We Have Nothing to Hide’ on Ballot Issues – EC
Electoral Commission responds to misinformation, emphasizing accountability and correction of identified ballot discrepancies
- EC emphasizes routine checks and corrective actions taken to address ballot shortfalls in multiple regions
- Political parties were informed in writing about the discrepancies
- EC rejects misleading social media claims
The Electoral Commission (EC) has reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and accountability ahead of the December 7 elections, following reports of ballot paper shortfalls in the Bono and Volta Regions.
The discrepancies were identified by the EC’s regional staff during routine verification processes, a standard procedure to ensure accuracy in the printing and distribution of ballot papers.
In a memo to political parties and printing houses, the Commission emphasized that this verification is a critical step to correct any issues before Election Day.
Deputy Chairman of Operations, Samuel Tettey, clarified that the shortfalls were detected and reported by the Commission’s staff at the regional level, who then ordered reprints and informed political parties.
He stressed, “The Commission has nothing to hide.” Similar shortfalls were found and addressed in other regions, including Greater Accra, Western North, and Bono East, with political parties notified in writing.
The EC also condemned misleading claims circulating on social media, focusing solely on the Volta Region’s ballot issues while ignoring those in other regions. The Commission denounced these efforts to undermine its reputation and stressed its dedication to transparency by involving political parties in overseeing the reprinting process and the destruction of faulty ballots.
“The memo in circulation proves our commitment to transparency,” Tettey concluded, urging the public to disregard misinformation and trust official sources for accurate updates. The Commission assured Ghanaians that all necessary steps are being taken to ensure the electoral process remains credible and reliable.
