A group of 17 assembly members has petitioned President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to disregard the results of the Ada East District Assembly elections which was characterized by chaos.
A vigilante group linked to the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) Invisible Forces allegedly stormed the venue where the Ada East DCE nominee Sarah Dugbakie Pobee was being confirmed last Friday.
The vigilante group allegedly snatched ballot boxes and molested assembly members in the presence of armed police personnel which eventually marred the election. Ms. Pobee who failed to secure two-thirds of the votes in two previous elections was hoping to get the majority votes to assume post. Although the process was marred by the Invisible Forces, she managed to poll 27 votes, representing 77 per cent to see her through.
The petitioners said the integrity of the exercise was questionable since the presiding member was assaulted and was not in a position to declare the results.
Despite the brouhaha surrounding her election, the Greater Accra regional minister has sworn her into office.
Below is the full petition:
