Ledzokuku NPP Constituency Secretary Arrested During Voter Transfer, Faces Assault Charges

Mr. Wisdom Donkor, the constituency secretary for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Ledzokuku constituency, was apprehended today during an incident that took place at the District Electoral Commission (EC) office. Mr. Donkor, along with a group of non-residents, allegedly attempted to force EC officials to register individuals who were not eligible voters in the constituency. The situation escalated when Mr. Donkor assaulted a police officer, resulting in his arrest and subsequent detainment at the Nungua police station.

The incident occurred during the voter transfer process, which allows individuals to transfer their voter registration from one constituency to another, ensuring that they can vote in their current place of residence during elections. However, it is alleged that Mr. Donkor and his group attempted to exploit this process by pressuring EC officials to register people who were not legitimate residents of the Ledzokuku constituency.

According to eyewitnesses, Mr. Donkor and his group resorted to jumping over the EC office wall, breaching security measures, to gain entry into the premises. Their actions drew the attention of law enforcement officials who intervened to maintain order.

Unfortunately, tensions escalated when Mr. Donkor reportedly assaulted a police officer who was attempting to restore calm and ensure that proper procedure was followed. The officer quickly regained composure and, with the assistance of his colleagues, arrested Mr. Donkor, subsequently transporting him to the Nungua police station.

The Ledzokuku constituency is known for its vibrant political activities, with the NPP and other political parties actively campaigning to secure the support of constituents. However, all political actors must conduct themselves within the bounds of the law and respect the integrity of electoral processes.

The NPP, as a party, has not made an official statement regarding the incident involving their constituency secretary. Representatives from the Electoral Commission have assured the public that appropriate measures will be taken to address any irregularities that may have arisen from this incident.

The police have confirmed that Mr. Donkor is facing charges of assault, trespassing, and potential breaches of the electoral laws. They are conducting a thorough investigation to ensure that all those involved in the incident are held accountable for their actions.