EC broken seal case resolved—Police
The Ghana Police Service has successfully resolved an incident involving a broken seal on an electoral material bag in Koforidua, Eastern Region.
The bag, which was intended for distribution to a constituency in the region, triggered concerns after it was found to have a broken seal during routine handling.
The law enforcement agency, in a brief statement, explained the circumstances surrounding the broken seal.
“It has been revealed that when the bags were removed from the armoury, one of the seals was found to be off. It has been established that this occurred as a result of the packing and unpacking of the bags”.
An investigation by the Electoral Commission (EC) and political party representatives confirmed that the contents of the affected bag were untouched and intact.
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“The broken seal has been found, and the contents of the bag have been confirmed to be intact by the stakeholders, including the Electoral Commission and representatives of the political parties who witnessed the incident,” the statement added.
Meanwhile, the police have assured the public and stakeholders of the integrity of the electoral materials, stressing that the matter had been thoroughly addressed to maintain confidence in the electoral process.
The police have also pledged to work thoroughly with the electoral officials to ensure transparency and accountability at every stage of the process.
