Voting in the Nkwanta South Constituency of the National Democratic Congress in the Oti Region has been suspended partially for the Women’s Organiser and organiser positions.
This follows concerns over changes to the ballot paper and the omission of the incumbent candidate Celestine Abasa’s name from the voters’ register.
The development has generated unease among supporters of Madam Abasa, who suspect that the discrepancies could undermine her chances in the election.
According to her, she was initially listed as the second candidate on the ballot paper. However, the arrangement was later changed without adequate explanation.
She also raised concerns about her name being absent from the voters’ register, further complicating the voting process.
The Elections Director, Joseph Kwame Antwi Awal, has appealed to delegates and supporters to remain calm as efforts are made to resolve the issues.
He explained that voting for the other positions would continue while the concerns surrounding the Women’s Organiser position were addressed.
The suspension is expected to remain in effect until the discrepancies in the electoral materials and voters’ register are corrected, allowing the process to proceed in a fair and transparent manner.
The incident has highlighted the importance of accuracy in the preparation of electoral materials and the thorough verification of voters’ registers to maintain confidence in the constituency elections.
The Oti Regional Organiser, Sulemana Mumuni, has also urged delegates and supporters to exercise restraint while the necessary corrections are being made.
About 1,484 delegates are expected to cast their votes in today’s exercise.
