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EC official arrested over rigging allegations in Bekwai

By Clement Edward Kumsah
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An electoral officer at the Methodist Primary School polling station at Bekwai in the Ashanti region has been detained for purportedly committing several electoral offences.

According to Joy FM report, the officer was caught giving out two or more ballot papers to electorate believed to be supporters of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC).

She is also said to have removed unofficial ballot papers from a booklet unknown to the other officials and agents at the polling centre.

According to report, the woman was brought to the polling station by the aspiring Member of Parliament, contesting on the ticket of the NDC.