The Member of Parliament for Awutu Senya West, Gizella Tetteh Agbotui, has raised concerns about a proposed change in the venue for the collation centre for the 2024 elections.
The Awutu Bereku Durbar grounds has traditionally served as the collation centre for the constituency for the past eight elections. However, the MP expressed worries after the police suggested relocating the centre to Awutu Winton Senior High School.
Calling the proposed change unfortunate, Gizella Tetteh warned that it could potentially disrupt the peace in Awutu Senya West. She emphasized the need for vigilance among constituents and urged them to report any suspicious activities to the police for prompt action.
She made these remarks during a meeting with the leadership of the local council of churches in Bawjiase.
“We have done collation in the Awutu Durbar grounds for almost eight elections. Just last week we were invited by the police to the Regional Command and were told that the IGP is proposing a new venue, and this is the Awutu Bereku Durbar ground.
“My problem is why is the IGP proposing that venue since we all agreed to the Durbar grounds? It is not good for the peace we are enjoying now.
“In the last elections, there were some vigilante groups in Obrakyere to steal the ballot boxes but one of them was arrested and beaten by the angry mob. I want to urge you all to report any suspicious act to the police for onward action.”
