A scuffle between police officers and supporters of a candidate in the Ashanti Region’s Council of State election re-run has led to the arrest of one person.

The individual, allegedly linked to former NDC Regional Chairman Yaw Obimpeh, was taken into custody for defying security restrictions and attempting to breach designated barriers at the election venue.

The re-run was triggered after last week’s election was disrupted by a group of assailants who stormed the premises, assaulted Electoral Commission (EC) officials, and vandalized election materials, including ballot papers.

In response, security measures have been intensified for the re-run. Access to the election venue by vehicles has been prohibited, with six police-controlled checkpoints placed along routes leading to Prempeh Assembly Hall. Additionally, nearby streets have been sealed off.

A large police deployment, equipped with riot control gear, has been stationed at the venue to ensure a smooth electoral process.