Flagbearer for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama, has issued a stern warning to military personnel accused of violent activities during the 2024 general elections. In a post on X, Mahama condemned the actions of some soldiers, who were allegedly deployed to disrupt the declaration of parliamentary results in several constituencies.

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He cautioned the personnel involved that they would be held individually liable for their actions."My attention has been drawn to the violent activities of some unscrupulous military personnel, deployed to cause mayhem and disrupt the declaration of parliamentary results in some constituencies. This is to caution the personnel involved that they will be held individually liable and responsible for their actions," Mahama wrote.

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The statement comes in the wake of violent clashes that occurred at the Akaporiso polling station in the Obuasi East constituency of the Ashanti Region. The altercation erupted when a man, identified as Hakiki, a Communication Officer for the NDC, confronted military personnel who had arrived in a pickup vehicle.

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This deployment of soldiers was in direct contradiction to earlier assurances from the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) that no military personnel would be sent to the polling station.According to reports, Hakiki was severely beaten during the confrontation, sparking further outrage among NDC supporters.

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The incident has raised concerns over the role of the military in the election process, with accusations of interference in the collation and declaration of results.

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