Few Minutes to Election 2024- Electorates stay overnight to cast their votes
Ghanaians are heading to the polls today, December 7, 2024, to cast their votes and determine the next president of the nation.
Reports indicate that voters are enthusiastic, with some going to great lengths to ensure they can cast their ballots early
At the Ablekuma West constituency, voters began arriving as early as the previous night. The first person in line at one of the pollen stations told TV3, “I slept here overnight to vote early. Many people vote here, so I wanted to avoid long delays and finish early. Others reported arriving around 5:00 AM, determined to exercise their civic rights as quickly as possible.
In contrast, at the Ayawaso West constituency, one of the key constituencies of interest initial voter turnout was lower in the early hours, with no reports of overnight arrivals.
Moreover, party agents and election officials faced initial challenges, including a dispute over the placement of voting booths.This was swiftly resolved by a migration officer, though some logistical issues, such as the absence of tables for election officials, delayed full setup at the station.
Who will emerge victorious—Bawumia or Mahama? As the day unfolds, all eyes remain on polling stations to see how voter enthusiasm translates into turnout and, ultimately, the election results.
Source: Nsem360.com