The Electoral Commission of Ghana has dismissed a video circulating on social media depicting a man stuffing ballot papers into a ballot box.
The EC in a statement on Thursday, May 2, 2024, claimed the said video has nothing to do with the Commission’s operations or the recent Ejisu by-election.
“The said video has nothing to do with Ghana’s Electoral Commission, let alone the Ejisu by-election,” the Commission stated in a release.
The Commission highlighted several discrepancies in the video, including the color of the vest worn by the official, the location of the polling station, the number of police officers present, and the labeling of the ballot box.
“The vest the Ghana Electoral Commission uses for its operations is blue, but the official in the video is wearing a green vest. Our polling stations are also located in open spaces, not enclosed areas,”
The Commission urged the public to disregard the video, stating that it is aimed at tarnishing the image and credibility of the Electoral Commission.
“We entreat the public to cross-check information with the Commission to ascertain the truth. We remain committed to delivering credible, fair, peaceful, and transparent elections in 2024,” the Commission assured.
“We urge the public to be vigilant and not fall prey to misinformation and disinformation. Let us work together to promote the integrity of our electoral process,” the Commission added.
Click here to read EC’s read statement
By: Bright Yao Dzakah | Metrotvonline.com | Ghana
