E/R: One injured in clash at voting center
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One person has suffered serious injuries in the New Juaben North constituency of the Eastern Region.
The incident occurred during an attempt to halt an alleged spiritual incantation at a voting center, reportedly orchestrated by supporters of Nana Agyei, also known as Djoe, a contender in the parliamentary primaries.
According to reports, a small group of the contender’s supporters gathered at the voting center during the night for the purported incantation.
When efforts were made to intervene and stop the ritual, the situation escalated into violence, resulting in a near-fatal attack.
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The injured officer is currently receiving treatment at the Koforidua Central Hospital, highlighting the severity of the clash.
This incident has added to the already heightened tension in the lead-up to the primaries, casting a shadow over the electoral process.
In the New Juaben North constituency, where the incident occurred, the competition is fierce among candidates such as Seth Kwame Acheampong, the Eastern Regional Minister, and contenders Nana Osei Adjei, Joseph Osei Djaba, Philip Twum Yeboah, and Sampson Kwesi Annor.
The violent altercation further underscores the charged atmosphere surrounding the upcoming NPP polls in the region.
Source: Radiooneghana.com
