Military personnel have been spotted at the Weija ITS polling station in Accra today, December 7, 2024, despite earlier assurances from security forces that the military would not be deployed to polling centres.
The sighting has raised concerns among some voters and election observers, as it deviates from the official statement provided by the security agencies ahead of the general election.
The Ghana Police Service had previously reassured the public that only the police and other authorised security personnel would be stationed at polling stations to ensure law and order during the election.
The presence of military personnel at Weija ITS polling station has sparked confusion and led to questions about the consistency of the security arrangements.
Election officials have yet to comment on the presence of the military at the polling station, while the police have assured that they are monitoring the situation.
Voters in the area, however, have expressed mixed reactions, with some feeling unsettled by the unexpected presence of armed forces.
Others, however, have remained calm, trusting the authorities to manage the situation without compromising the integrity of the election.