Ato Koomsom, son of Awutu Senya East MP Hawa Koomson, has been reportedly stabbed following a confrontation near the Electoral Commission’s office in Kasoa.
He is currently in critical condition at the 37 Military Hospital.
Eyewitnesses report that the altercation began when supporters of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) clashed over the order of residents in the queue for the ongoing voter ID cards transfer and replacement exercise.
Both parties typically reserve spots in the queue with chairs, but a disagreement over one particular chair escalated the situation.
Mr. Koomson arrived at the scene about 45 minutes into the altercation and attempted to mediate by speaking with the NDC organizer.
However, an alleged NDC supporter verbally abused him, and during the heated exchange, the individual pulled out a knife and stabbed Mr. Koomson in the chest.
King Adawu, an NPP member, also sustained a minor injury while trying to intervene. He was treated and discharged, while Mr. Koomson remains hospitalized.
Police have arrested the main suspect and are continuing their investigation into the matter.