We Don’t Elect Leaders, Ghanaians Do – EC Responds to Criticism
Electoral Commission defends its neutrality amid disputes over parliamentary results and reaffirms commitment to reflecting the will of the people
- The commission facilitates elections but does not choose MPs or the President
- Seven parliamentary seats declared for NPP; two constituencies remain unresolved
- Opposition rejects results, calling them illegal, and plans to contest through legal channels
The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has reiterated that its mandate is to oversee elections, not to choose Members of Parliament (MPs) or the President.
This clarification comes amidst criticism over the EC’s decision to re-collate and declare results for seven disputed constituencies, all won by the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
The affected constituencies include Okaikwei Central, Nsawam Adoagyiri, Ahafo Ano North, Ahafo Ano South West, Obuasi East, Tema Central, and Techiman South, while Dome Kwabenya and Ablekuma North remain unresolved.
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has rejected the EC’s declarations, calling them unlawful and vowing to contest them through legal and political means.
Speaking in Accra, Dr. Bossman Asare, the EC’s Deputy Chairperson in charge of Corporate Affairs, emphasized the commission’s commitment to reflecting the will of the people. “It is not the responsibility of the commission to make someone the President or MP. That is the sole responsibility of the people of Ghana,” he stated.
Dr. Asare assured the public that MPs-elect for the two remaining constituencies would be announced promptly, adding, “We are hopeful that the two outstanding constituencies will have their MPs-elect declared very soon, ahead of Parliament’s swearing-in.”
Electoral Commission defends its neutrality amid disputes over parliamentary results and reaffirms commitment to reflecting the will of the people
The commission facilitates elections but does not choose MPs or the President
Seven parliamentary seats declared for NPP; two constituencies remain unresolved
Opposition rejects results, calling them illegal, and plans to contest through legal channels
