In a shocking turn of events, the Electoral Commission (EC) office in Damongo, the capital of Ghana’s Savannah Region, was set ablaze on Sunday afternoon by a group of agitated youth. The incident occurred amidst rising frustrations over delays in announcing the 2024 presidential and parliamentary election results.
Eyewitnesses recount that the youth initially gathered peacefully outside the EC office, demanding updates after waiting all day without communication. However, tensions escalated when rumors of alleged irregularities in the collation process began to circulate.
The lack of timely updates from election officials fueled the crowd’s anger, culminating in a section of the group forcibly entering the premises and setting it on fire.
Dramatic videos shared on social media captured the flames consuming the building, sending plumes of smoke into the sky.
Local authorities and fire services swiftly responded, managing to contain the fire before it could spread to nearby structures. Despite their efforts, the EC office sustained significant damage, with crucial documents and equipment reportedly destroyed.
The Electoral Commission has yet to issue an official statement on the incident.
However, sources indicate that steps are being taken to expedite the collation and release of the election results to prevent further unrest.
There are high stakes and emotions surrounding Ghana’s 2024 general elections, as citizens nationwide anxiously await the final results although the opposition New Patriotic Party’s Presidential Candidate earlier conceded defeat and called to congratulate the rival NDC’s Candidate John Dramani Mahama.
GH Educate is following proceedings and will bring readers up to speed with events and happenings on Ghana’s 2024 general elections.
