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2 miscreants arrested for attempting to disrupt voting in Ho

Two miscreants were yesterday arrested by personnel of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) unit of the Ghana Police Service, for their attempt to disrupt a simulation voting exercise in Ho, yesterday.

The SWAT team arrived swiftly at the scene amid warning shots when one of the trouble makers was trying to vote with a fake voter identity card and the other was seen carrying the ballot box away.

The simulation exercise was held during a day’s working visit to the Volta Region by the Inspector-General of Police, Mr James Oppong-Boanuh.

Briefing journalists later, the IGP warned that any individual or group whose unruly character would disrupt the forthcoming general election will suffer quick and ruthless consequences.

Mr Oppong-Boanuh said that the Ghana Police Service was collaborating vigorously with other security agencies to ensure that no untoward incidents occurred during the elections, adding that the army was ready to support in the area of rapid response.

He gave the assurance that there would be adequate deployment of security personnel before, during and after the elections, in the Volta Region and other parts of the country.

Mr Oppong-Boanuh entreated the citizenry to contribute to the success of the elections by refraining from lawless acts.

“It is the duty of the police to ensure law and order in the country and trust that the Ghana Police will not compromise on the role,” he affirmed.

The IGP said that anyone who had any form of electoral or other grievances should channel them through lawful processes without disrupting the peace.

“The police and other security agencies are set to deal with any situation as we head for the polls, and any identified troublemaker will be faced squarely and taken through the full rigours of the law,” he added.

The IGP earlier paid a courtesy at the Asogli Palace at Ho-Bankoe.

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Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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