The Electoral Commission (EC) has urged the public to disregard claims by Kumasi-based radio and television presenter Oheneba Nana Asiedu to cast their ballots for presidential candidates on separate days during the upcoming December general elections.
The Ghana Police Service granted the Kumasi-based radio and television presenter bail after his arrest on Saturday, November 23, 2024. The arrest stemmed from charges of publishing false news. Asiedu was invited by the Ashanti Regional Police Command on Friday, November 22, 2024, following allegations that he had encouraged voters to cast their ballots for presidential candidates on separate days during the upcoming December general elections.
The statement, which quickly spread on social media, was described by the Ghana Police Service as “false and likely to disturb the public peace. The EC, therefore, in a statement issued on Sunday, November 24, noted that “The Electoral Commission urges the public to disregard the misleading statements.”
“The general public is informed that the 2024 election will take place on 7th December 2024.” It reminded voters that voting on the 7th of December 2024 starts from 7 am until 5 pm. “The commission encourages voters to go out in their numbers and cast their votes in an orderly manner,” the EC added.
By: Abigail Arthur
