The Ghana Police Service has clarified that a broken seal on a bag of electoral materials meant for Nkawkaw in the Eastern Region occurred due to packing and unpacking processes.The incident, which sparked public concern over the integrity of electoral materials, was discovered on Friday during the dispatch of ballot papers from the Eastern Regional Police Command to various districts.

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In a statement, the Police confirmed that the broken seal was retrieved, and an inspection by stakeholders, including the Electoral Commission (EC) and political party representatives, confirmed that the contents of the bag remained intact.“The issue has been successfully resolved,” the statement read, adding that the broken seal was identified as an inadvertent result of handling during packing and unpacking.

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The EC had earlier assured the public that the seals, provided by the Commission and political parties, are vital safeguards to ensure transparency and prevent tampering in the electoral process.The Police and EC have emphasized their commitment to maintaining the integrity of the election materials ahead of the upcoming polls.

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