By Isaac Newton Tetteh / Ibrahim Mohammed Saani
Ashaiman, Dec. 07 GNA – Some first-time voters in Ashaiman are optimistic their preferred candidates would emerge victorious in the 2024 General Elections.
Ms Mavis Darko a first-time voter told the Ghana News Agency after casting her vote, that her decision to vote in the Election 2024 was due to her present predicament regarding the high cost of living.
Ms Darko hinted that henceforth, she would monitor and evaluate leaders elected by the populace, stressing that Ashaiman needed to develop, and leaders must be accountable for their stewardship.
Mr Bright Agbekornu, another first-time voter expressed happiness for the ability to perform his civic responsibility.
He said the processes were smooth and would expect it to remain the same till voting ended.
Over 2000 registered voters are expected to vote at the Ashaiman Senior High School in the Ashaiman Constituency of the Greater Accra Region.
The Ghana News Agency observed that the process had been peaceful so far as party agents and the electoral officials worked in cooperative manner.
However, electorates at the Lord Pentecostal Church polling station in the Ashaiman Constituency were frustrated with the slow pace of the voting process due to the verification process.
Mr Derick Fred, one of the voters stated that “Some of us have been here for hours, yet only a few people have been allowed to vote.”
Responding to the concerns, Ms. Abigail Akwada, the Presiding Officer, acknowledged the delays, explaining that a faulty verification machine had initially slowed down the process, and assured the voters that the issue had been resolved.
GNA