Ashanti Regional Minister Simon Osei-Mensah has cast his vote at the Jachie polling station in the Bosomtwe Constituency.
Voting at the station began at 7:10 a.m., and as of 9:00 a.m., only 45 people had been able to cast their ballots.
Speaking to ABC News GH, the Minister expressed satisfaction with the peaceful conduct of the elections so far, stating, “So far, we have not heard any negative reports regarding the elections.”
However, he raised concerns about delays caused by biometric verification challenges, which he pledged to report to the District Electoral Office.
“From here, I am going to report it to the District Electoral Office so they can look at it,” he said.
Mr. Osei-Mensah encouraged citizens to actively participate in the elections, emphasizing the importance of a peaceful and orderly process.
“We are hoping that everything will be in order. People will come out and vote massively, and at the end of the day, whoever Ghana decides to make the President of this country will be the President,” he said.
He also noted that he would visit other polling stations to monitor the voting process and provide updates.
Voters in Nyankpala, located in the Tolon District of Tamale Central, are experiencing widespread biometric verification challenges.
Long queues have formed since dawn, with many voters struggling to complete the process due to technological issues.
The delays have sparked frustration among the electorate, with calls for election officials to address the problem swiftly to ensure that all eligible voters can cast their ballots without undue hindrance.
