In a significant development at the Nsawam Adoagyire constituency, police have arrested a man named Samuel Koranteng, who was found in possession of missing Electoral Commission’s Biometric Verification Devices (BVD). The suspect was apprehended at Nsawam after he was found with the devices, raising concerns about potential electoral misconduct or theft.
Upon his arrest, Samuel Koranteng claimed that he was from Tudu in the Greater Accra Region he got hold of the machine through his accomplice called Farouk, and that it was Farouk who led them to someone who sold it to them for 500 cedis and he only came to Nsawam to sell the BVD with serial number *S/N VVD49976* which is confirmed to be one of EC’s missing BVD machines. The suspect, Samuel Korangteng, has been taken into custody of Nsawam district police command and is currently undergoing interrogation at the Districy police station to uncover further details about how he came into possession of the missing devices and to identify the person who allegedly gave them to him.
MasemTVGh secured an exclusive interview with Mr. Maxwel, the Deputy Communication Officer for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Nsawam Adoagyire constituency. Mr. Maxwel confirmed the incident, stating, “The story is true as we heard, and the suspect is currently assisting the police with the investigation at the police station in Nsawam.”
The discovery of the missing EC BVD machines and the arrest of Samuel Koranteng have sparked serious concerns regarding the security of electoral materials and the integrity of the upcoming electoral processes. The police are expected to conduct a thorough investigation to determine the circumstances under which the devices went missing and to ensure that any individuals involved in the matter are held accountable.
The NDC and other stakeholders are closely monitoring the situation, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability to maintain public trust in the electoral process. As the investigation continues, further details are anticipated to emerge, shedding light on this concerning development.
