Voters in the Ablekuma West Constituency have allegedly rejected a delivery of food packs sent by MP Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, sparking mixed reactions and concerns about election fairness.The incident occurred at a polling centre this morning, where an angry crowd booed and hooted at the driver of a pickup truck carrying the food, forcing the vehicle to leave amidst protests.

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The vehicle’s occupants explained that the food packs were meant for party officials at the polling center. However, voters viewed it as an attempt to influence the election, leading to the confrontation.A viral video capturing the scene has since circulated widely online, showing voters chanting “We don’t want it!” as the pickup truck was driven away under the watchful eyes of election officials and security personnel.

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#GhanaPolls2024: Greater Accra Region 📍In the Ablekuma West Constituency, a pick-up truck carrying food packs was rejected by voters, who hooted at the driver and escorted them off the premises.The occupants claimed the food was from incumbent MP Ursula Owusu for party… pic.twitter.com/odpbmPt2Ue— CITI FM 97.3 (@Citi973) December 7, 2024 The incident has sparked mixed reactions on social media.

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While some have praised the voters for rejecting what they saw as unethical behaviour, others have called for calm and a more cautious approach to allegations of election misconduct.This controversy comes after a similar incident on Monday, December 2, during the special voting exercise. Lydia Seyram Alhassan, the MP for Ayawaso West Wuogon, was allegedly seen distributing food and water to people waiting in line to vote.

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The MP has denied these claims, explaining that the food packages shown in the viral video were intended for her campaign team, Electoral Commission staff, and journalists at the polling station.Meanwhile, the Commissioner of the Commission of Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), Dr.

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Joseph Whittal, had weighed in on another viral video showing security personnel collecting food while in a voting queue during the special voting exercise.Speaking to journalists after a health screening event for 300 CHRAJ staff who will monitor human rights issues during the December 7 elections, Dr. Whittal expressed concern.

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“When I looked at the video, it was more of an embarrassment because security officers must be security conscious,” he said, adding that such actions undermine the integrity of the electoral process.

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