Louisa Buabeng, an independent parliamentary candidate contesting the Effutu seat, has been remanded by the Winneba High Court on charges of conspiracy to commit a crime. She is expected to reappear in court on Monday, December 1, 2024.

Buabeng’s legal troubles stem from an incident involving voter ID cards allegedly discovered at the residence of her aide, who has also been charged with unlawful possession of documents.

Initially arrested on November 20, Buabeng was re-arrested on Wednesday evening and presented in court this morning, where she was remanded for four days.

Her arrest follows a series of allegations, including a prior petition accusing her of fraudulently procuring the signature of an endorser for her candidacy. However, her lawyer, Jennifred Maurice Adjei, maintains that the claims are unfounded, highlighting that the Electoral Commission (EC) has cleared Buabeng, and she remains on the ballot for the December 7 parliamentary elections.