Yendi is grappling with a ballot paper shortage, causing unrest among political parties. According to reports, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has alleged that some ballot papers went missing after being collected from the Electoral Commission (EC) and transported through regional and constituency channels.

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NDC officials claimed that the number of ballots received in Yendi did not align with the figures they were provided at the national level, suggesting a possible discrepancy in the distribution process. They explained that upon the materials' arrival, they discovered a shortage of ballots, sparking discussions that eventually led to a resolution.The New Patriotic Party (NPP) also expressed concerns.

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A representative pointed out that the figures they were given differed from the actual number of ballots delivered, calling the situation confusing.In response, an Electoral Commission (EC) Director, speaking to Saharan, confirmed the issue and speculated that the shortage could have been caused by a mix-up during transportation."The materials came sealed and intact, so it’s difficult to determine where the problem lies," he said.

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"We cannot rule out the possibility of a shortage, but we need to wait until all the bags are sorted before jumping to conclusions."The EC director called for patience, urging all parties to refrain from making hasty conclusions and allow time for a thorough investigation.After a meeting lasting around an hour, the political parties agreed on a provisional solution to tackle the ballot shortage.

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They decided to raise the number of polling agents at each station to three."Since we couldn't locate the missing ballots, the best course of action was to add more polling agents," explained a senior party official. "This way, we can ensure that any ballot books arriving in the bags from the national level are properly accounted for and do not end up in the ballot boxes."

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