The Ghana Police Service has resolved an issue involving a broken seal on an electoral material bag intended for a constituency in the Eastern Region.

The incident occurred during the removal of the materials from an armoury in Koforidua, where it was discovered that one of the seals had come off.

Following investigations, it was established that the seal broke during the packing and unpacking process.

A detailed inspection confirmed that the contents of the bag were intact and untampered with.

The Electoral Commission, along with representatives of political parties, verified the integrity of the materials, ensuring stakeholders of the credibility of the electoral process.

A statement from the Police Service provided clarity on the situation:
“It has been revealed that when the bags were removed from the armoury, one of the seals was found to be off.

It has been established that this occurred as a result of the packing and unpacking of the bags.

The broken seal has been found, and the contents of the bag have been confirmed to be intact by the stakeholders, including the Electoral Commission and representatives of the political parties who witnessed the incident.”

The Police Service has assured the public that the matter has been thoroughly addressed and emphasized the integrity of the electoral materials as preparations for the December polls continue.