Police have increased security and imposed stringent checks at the Prempeh Assembly Hall in Kumasi, the newly designated venue for the Council of State election in the Ashanti Region.

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This decision follows disturbances that disrupted the electoral process, prompting authorities to take necessary precautions to maintain a peaceful and secure voting environment.

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The necessity for heightened security became clear after a group of troublemakers disrupted the election proceedings on Tuesday, February 11, causing chaos and bringing the event to a halt.

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The incident sparked concern among stakeholders, leading to swift intervention by law enforcement to restore order and prevent further escalation.

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The Ashanti Regional Caucus in Parliament strongly condemned the violent actions and urged the government to act promptly against those responsible for the disruptions.

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Tension heightens at Prempeh Assembly hall as remaining 39 voters arrive in a bus at the Council of State election re-run in Ashanti Region#TV3GH [via @akoma879fm] pic.twitter.com/hPq5cUiVwk— #TV3GH (@tv3_ghana) February 17, 2025

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