EC Assures Public of Transparent Election Process, Urges Special Voters to Participate on December 2
Dr. Bossman Asare, Deputy Commissioner at the Electoral Commission (EC) in charge of Corporate Services, has reassured Ghanaians that the integrity of the 2024 general elections will remain intact, despite concerns about potential political interference.
Speaking on TV3 on Monday, November 25, monitored by ExpressNewsGhana, Dr. Asare emphasized that no individual, regardless of their political affiliation, could influence the outcome of the election.
He explained that the EC’s electoral processes are designed to be transparent and involve the participation of political parties at every stage. “Even if you are a flagbearer and you are appointed as the EC chair, there is nothing you can do,” he stated.
“The parties are involved throughout, from the compilation of the voter register to the counting of ballots, which is done in full view of the media and agents from all political parties.”
Dr. Asare further assured that all parties are legally required to have representatives at polling stations, and these measures ensure that the election process remains free from tampering.
Special Voting Reminder
In a related development, Dr. Asare reminded those eligible for special voting to cast their ballots on December 2, as their names will not appear on the register for the main elections on December 7 if they miss this opportunity.
Special voting is designed for individuals who will be engaged in election-related duties on the main polling day, such as members of the Ghana Armed Forces, National Intelligence Bureau (NIB), National Security, Immigration Service, Fire Service, Information Services Department, and several other agencies.
A total of 328 voting centres will be open for the special voting exercise, with no constituency having more than 750 voters. Dr. Asare clarified that constituencies with more than 750 special voters have been divided into multiple centres to ensure smooth voting.
“If you are a special voter, go and vote on December 2,” Dr. Asare stressed. “If you don’t vote on that day, your name will not be on the register on December 7.”
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