Ashanti Regional Police Commander, DCOP Frank Abrokwa, has been relieved of his duties following the unrest that disrupted the Council of State election in Kumasi on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.

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Sources within the Police Service indicate that his removal takes effect immediately, though his next deployment remains unknown.

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The election descended into chaos when a group of unidentified individuals forcefully entered the polling center, throwing the ballot sorting and counting process into confusion. Witnesses described how the intruders overturned tables, damaged ballot boxes, and scattered voting materials, compelling Electoral Commission officials to suspend proceedings.

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The commotion is believed to have been triggered by the surprising defeat of Yaw Owusu Obimpeh, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate, who was widely seen as the leading contender. Agitated supporters allegedly instigated the disorder, demanding a review of the outcome.

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Despite the presence of a sizable police contingent, officers struggled to contain the escalating tensions, leading to a temporary halt in the electoral process.

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The Electoral Commission has yet to issue an official statement regarding the disruption or the next steps concerning the election results.

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