The Electoral Commission (EC) has refuted what it describes as misleading narratives circulating on social media regarding ballot paper shortfalls in the Volta Region.
According to the EC, the discrepancies were discovered by its regional staff during routine verification processes, a standard measure to ensure accuracy in the printing and distribution of ballot papers.
“The Commission’s staff at the regional level discovered these issues and reported back to the Commission as required. It is the Commission that ordered the reprinting of the shortfalls and informed the political parties,” Samuel Tettey, Deputy Chairman of Operations said.
The EC emphasized that similar shortfalls were identified and addressed in the Greater Accra, Western North, Upper West, Western, and Bono East Regions, with political parties duly informed in writing.
Addressing the media, the Commission said it has consistently involved political parties in overseeing both the reprinting and the destruction of faulty ballot papers, underscoring its dedication to transparency.
“We want to assure the world that the EC has nothing to hide,” Mr. Tettey added.
The EC has urged the public to disregard acts of mischief and to seek clarity from official sources to avoid being swayed by misinformation.
The Commission has assured Ghanaians that all necessary measures are being taken to ensure the credibility and integrity of the electoral process.
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