The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Parliamentary Candidate, Ekow Ewusi, has been reportedly spotted wearing party colors at a polling station during the ongoing Special Voting exercise.This allegation was made by the Member of Parliament for Cape Coast, Dr. Kwamena Minta Nyarku, representing the National Democratic Congress (NDC).According to Dr. Nyarku he has he has also lodged a formal complaint with the EC regarding the matter.

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He expressed strong disapproval of Ekow Ewusi's actions, describing them as a clear violation of electoral regulations that prohibit the display of party colors or symbols at polling stations. He emphasized the importance of maintaining neutrality in the voting process.“I have reported him to the returning officer, indicating that his act is inappropriate and for that matter should act accordingly.

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The electoral process does not allow us to wear our party colours when voting so why will a parliamentary candidate decide to wear one when indeed he knows unless otherwise, he is ignorant and a novice on what he is supposed to do but I know he deliberately did that but for what reason I don’t know. I have cautioned him,” he told the media present at the polling station.Dr.

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Nyarku further alleged that his opponent intentionally donned party colors to provoke unrest, claiming that Ekow Ewusi has a reputation for engaging in such disruptive behavior.“Everybody knows his act and the kind of person we are dealing with and for that matter, either he wants some chaos or he just wants to be mischievous.

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I don’t see a need for somebody who is contesting for the parliamentary seat to bring party colours to the voting center,” he added.In November, the Electoral Commission (EC) issued a warning against wearing any political paraphernalia at polling stations, stating that such actions constitute a constitutional violation and are punishable by law.“Be vigilant and do not engage in any political activity or action that can disrupt the election.

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Do not wear your party colours at the polling stations,” the Commission said.The Special Voting for security personnel and media representatives is taking place in 14 regions nationwide.Special Voting in the Eastern and Western Regions is set for Thursday, December 5, 2024.

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