Authorities in Ghana have initiated a thorough investigation following a fire that broke out early Tuesday at a storage site for electoral materials in Kwashieman, located within the Ablekuma North constituency.
The blaze, which occurred in the Kwashieman School cluster, destroyed several ballot boxes and other election-related materials.
The Ghana Police Service, working in collaboration with the National Fire Service, is investigating the cause of the fire to determine whether it was accidental or deliberate.
In a statement, the authorities condemned the incident and assured the public that those responsible would be identified and brought to justice.
“We strongly denounce this act and promise to ensure that all individuals or groups involved are arrested and prosecuted,” the statement read.
Citizens were urged to remain calm and allow the investigation to proceed.
The incident comes amid heightened tensions following post-electoral unrest across parts of the country.
As part of efforts to restore order, police confirmed the arrest of 132 individuals linked to disturbances.
Of these, 45 suspects have been remanded into custody, 71 released on bail, and 16 placed under judicial monitoring.
Electoral materials are considered vital to the integrity of Ghana’s democratic process, and the loss of these resources has raised concerns about the potential impact on electoral proceedings in the affected constituency.
The Ghana Electoral Commission has yet to release an official statement on the fire, but the incident has sparked discussions about the security of electoral assets nationwide.
Investigations are ongoing, and authorities have appealed to residents to provide any information that might aid in resolving the case.
