Security was significantly increased at the polling stations located opposite the Yesi Yesi Centre 1 and 2 as voting began for the ongoing Ayawaso East by-election.
During observation of the process, some police officers were seen wearing body cameras, and additional surveillance cameras had been installed on a nearby building overlooking the polling area.
The presence of security personnel and surveillance equipment emphasized efforts to ensure transparency and maintain order throughout the election.
At Yesi Yesi Polling Station One (Centre Number 1), voting started promptly at 7:00 a.m. According to Duku Daniel Techie, a representative from the Electoral Commission (EC), the station was expected to host a total of 489 voters. By the time of our visit, 48 voters had successfully cast their ballots.
Party representatives from the New Patriotic Party (NPP), the National Democratic Congress (NDC), and three independent candidates were present and on standby.
A representative from the Special Prosecutor’s office also arrived to monitor the proceedings, further enhancing oversight of the electoral process.
At Station Two, voting also began smoothly at 7:00 a.m. The total number of registered voters at this station is 445. As of 9:36 a.m., 58 people had voted, comprising 32 females and 26 males. Salifu Ayuba, the EC representative at this station, confirmed that the voting process had been peaceful and orderly.
All party representatives were in attendance, and security remained tight. Baba Jama Mohammed Hammed represented the NDC, while Yussif Ali Baba represented the NPP.
The independent candidates contesting in this election include Ibrahim Idrissu, popularly known as “LPG,” Mohammed Umar Sanda of the Better Nima Independent Movement, and Kanor David.
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