Police arrest NDC delegates in Bimbilla for photographing ballots

Police in Bimbilla have arrested several delegates participating in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) constituency elections for allegedly photographing their marked ballot papers. The incident occurred on Saturday, October 24, 2026, during the party's nationwide exercise to elect new local executives. The arrests triggered significant tension and agitation among the hundreds of party members and observers gathered at the voting center as security personnel moved in to enforce electoral regulations.

Security personnel intervened after noticing individuals using mobile phones to capture images of their completed ballots, a practice strictly prohibited under election guidelines intended to preserve the secrecy of the vote. The sudden police intervention led to a period of unrest at the polling station as other delegates and supporters reacted to the detention of their colleagues. Despite the friction, the process continued with 1,764 delegates expected to cast their votes for 17 executive positions, which are being contested by 60 aspirants in the constituency.

The Bimbilla election is part of the NDC's broader nationwide constituency polls scheduled for October 24 and 25, 2026. These internal elections are a critical component of the party's grassroots reorganization efforts. Electoral officials have reiterated that the ban on mobile phones in voting booths remains in force to prevent vote-buying and intimidation, and they have urged all participants to comply with security protocols to ensure a peaceful conclusion to the exercise.