The Accra Regional Police Command has moved in to disperse a group believed to be supporters of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) who massed up at the headquarters of the Electoral Commission today [Thursday, December 17, 2020].

The supporters were there to demonstrate against what they call the EC’s declaration of President Nana Akufo-Addo as the winner of the December general election. They say the election is flawed.

The chaotic situation has led to the blocking of the Kanda Highway and other sections of the Ridge enclave and the firing of tear gas.

Director of Operations at the Accra Regional Command ACP Kwesi Ofori has been speaking to the media on the latest development.

“The police is moving practically and strategically to make sure that we keep the peace, and it’s been good so far. Initially, we used engagement, which failed so we had to resort to the use of non-electrical equipment like water to get them to move down the street.”

The NDC has openly rejected the outcome of the general election.

According to the party, the election was flawed, and it does not recognize incumbent President, Nana Akufo-Addo as the rightfully elected President of Ghana.

Haruna Iddrisu told the media: “We roundly reject and outrightly reject the declaration of the sitting president as the winner of the 2020 elections. In due course, our flagbearer will brief the nation and the international community”.

A day later, the NDC flagbearer, John Mahama, also rejected what he described as the fictionalized outcome of the polls.