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EC fires officers for tampering with Presidential ballot papers
The Electoral Commission (EC) has removed officers who allegedly tampered with Presidential ballot papers in the ongoing 2020 elections in the Awutu Senya West and Bawku Central constituencies in the Central and Upper East regions respectively.
In a press release, the EC indicated that “Information reaching the Commission indicates that there have been isolated cases of Presidential ballot papers being tampered with in some polling stations in Awutu Senya West and Bawku Central constituencies.”
It added that through the collaboration of the Ghana Police Service, the officers have been identified, and subsequently removed pending further investigations.
The officers were reportedly tearing the paper in a manner such that, the first candidate on the paper was not appearing on the ballot paper for the voter.
Against this backdrop, the EC advised Ghanaians to ensure presidential ballot issued to them has 12 candidates before proceeding to thumb print.
The Commission entreated staff and field Officials to let the truth guide them in the discharge of their duty.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Madina Divisional Police Command is investigating a shooting incident involving former Dome-Kwabenya MP, Sarah Adwoa Safo.
According to a preliminary police statement, the incident occurred on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at the late father’s residence in Kwabenya, Accra Region.
Police said Ms. Safo sustained a gunshot wound to her left ear. She later reported the matter to Kwabenya Police and presented a vehicle with registration number GN 3482-24 showing visible bullet damage.
The victim has been issued a medical report form and is receiving treatment. The vehicle has been impounded for forensic examination.
Investigations are ongoing to establish the circumstances of the shooting and to identify all persons involved.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Kristo Asafo Mission of Ghana has accused former Dome-Kwabenya MP Sarah Adwoa Safo of misleading the public by creating the impression that she sustained gunshot wounds during the enstoolment ceremony of its new leader.
In a statement, the church said the incident occurred on June 21, 2026, at its Kwabenya property after a lawful church event.
According to the mission, Ms. Safo arrived at the venue and forcefully drove her vehicle into the entrance gates, striking and causing substantial damage to two metallic gates.
“At the time of the incident, numerous worshippers and invited guests were present within the premises, including individuals seated in close proximity to the entrance,” the statement said.
The mission added that the act posed a serious risk to life and property, noting that security personnel intervened to prevent further escalation.
The church said it has taken note of unverified media reports and social media claims that Ms. Safo was shot by her brother during the incident.
“We categorically reject these allegations as false and misleading. To the best of our knowledge and based on information presently available to us, no such shooting occurred,” it stated.
The Kristo Asafo Mission is calling on authorities to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation into all aspects of the incident.
It also urged the public to refrain from drawing conclusions based on unverified social media reports and to allow law enforcement to establish the facts through due process.
The mission reiterated its commitment to peace, truth, the rule of law, and the safety of all persons who attend its events.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
