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Africa-Press – Ghana. <\/strong><\/span>Elections in five Electoral Areas in the Cape Coast Metropolis have been put on hold by the Electoral Commission (EC).<\/b><\/p>\n

This is because the voting materials of the affected areas were not included in the materials supplied.<\/p>\n

They are Kru town, Turom, Tamesase, University new site (Kwaprow) and Etsifi-Eyifua.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Cape Coast Metro Office of the EC is yet to receive ballots papers for these electoral areas,\u201d Mr Robert Asenso, the Metro EC Director, told.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe ballot papers have not arrived, so we are still waiting, and my men are on the ground.\u201d<\/p>\n

He could not ascribe any reason for the challenge; however, he urged the electorate in the affected communities to exercise restraints.<\/p>\n

The incumbent Assemblyman, Mr Cole Arthur, an aspirant for the Kru Town Electoral Area, was sad at the turn of events but optimistic of retaining the seat.<\/p>\n

Some frustrated electorates appealed to the EC to remedy the situation to enable them to exercise their franchise.<\/p>\n

Voting was ongoing at the remaining 40 polling centres as of 9:15hrs.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Ghana<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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