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NPP and NDC Clash Over Collation Center Venues in Awutu Senya Constituencies

 NPP and NDC Clash Over Collation Center Venues in Awutu Senya Constituencies

Awutu Senya, Ghana – A sharp disagreement has erupted between the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) over the choice of venues for collation centers in the Awutu Senya East and West Constituencies ahead of the December 7 elections. The issue has become a source of tension as both parties remain adamant about their preferences.

In the Awutu Senya East Constituency, the NPP has thrown its support behind using the newly built Central East Regional (CER) Police Command as the collation center. However, the NDC strongly opposes this choice, insisting that the Kasoa Divisional Police Headquarters, the previous venue, should be retained.

Seth Sarbah Sewornoo, Deputy Secretary for the Kasoa branch of the NDC, expressed the party's dissatisfaction following a meeting involving political parties and security officials at the CER Police Headquarters. “We are firm in our stance. The Kasoa Divisional Police Headquarters is a more appropriate location, and we will not concede to the proposed change,” he told 3News.com.

On the other hand, Bismark Owusu, the NPP’s constituency organizer, accused the NDC of inconsistency in their position on the collation center issue. He alleged that Daniel Takyi Mensah, the NDC’s constituency organizer, had initially proposed the CER Police Headquarters during an earlier meeting. “It was the NDC’s own representative who suggested the CER Police Headquarters as the venue, and it was seconded by us. Their sudden opposition is puzzling,” Owusu argued.

Meanwhile, tensions are also brewing in the Awutu Senya West Constituency, where the NDC has rejected the proposed use of Awutu Winton Senior High School as the collation center. Cassius Otoo Larbi, the constituency’s communications officer, criticized the decision, citing a failure to meet established guidelines for selecting collation venues.

“The proposed venue lacks the logistical and accessibility requirements outlined in the Electoral Commission’s criteria. We believe the Business Resource Center in the administrative heart of Awutu Breku is a far more suitable location,” Larbi stated.

He also expressed frustration over the police’s refusal to consider the Business Resource Center, adding that its central location within the township makes it ideal for such a critical electoral process.

The controversy over collation centers has added a layer of complexity to the already charged political atmosphere in the constituencies. Both parties have emphasized the importance of ensuring transparency and fairness in the electoral process, yet their divergent views on venue selection suggest a deeper struggle for control over critical aspects of the election infrastructure.

As the December elections draw closer, stakeholders are calling for an amicable resolution to prevent the issue from escalating into a full-blown conflict. Security officials are expected to mediate further discussions between the parties to ensure that the elections proceed smoothly.

Observers note that this disagreement reflects broader tensions between the two main political parties, highlighting the stakes involved in what is shaping up to be a closely contested election.

Source: 3News Online

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