Tensions flared in the Ledzokuku constituency as military personnel reportedly entered the collation center in Teshie with full force.
The military were reportedly escorting ballot boxes from polling stations in areas like Tsuibleo and Agblizaa.
Upon arrival, the military officers fired warning shots into the air, causing panic among the gathered crowd.
Eyewitnesses reported that military officers, armed with rifles, exited their vehicles and fired into the air to clear the path for the convoy.
The crowd, agitated over the unexpected military presence expressed frustration and concern about the situation, especially as traditionally the police handle such tasks.
The incident has sparked concerns among onlookers, as the responsibility for escorting ballot boxes traditionally falls to the police, not the military.
Security forces are now working to restore calm in the area amid heightened tension and public unease.