EC Briefly Halts Collation of Leads to Ablekuma North Constituency – Ghana Information On-line
The Electoral Commission of Ghana has introduced the short-term suspension of the collation of election ends in the Ablekuma North constituency. At a quick press convention, Deputy Chairperson of the Commission, Samuel Tetteh, assured the general public of the EC’s unwavering dedication to finalizing the December 7 polls in accordance with the regulation.
According to Mr. Tetteh, the choice to halt the collation course of was made following deceptive statements in regards to the fee’s actions and safety issues on the Greater Accra Regional Office, the place the collation was scheduled to happen.
Legal Compliance and Security Concerns
“We want to assure the public that the collation of results will be completed for all outstanding constituencies in strict adherence to the legal requirements enshrined in CI 127,” Mr. Tetteh acknowledged. He emphasised that the Commission is dedicated to upholding transparency and credibility within the electoral course of.
The halt was prompted by disturbances on the collation middle, together with reviews of political get together members besieging the premises and pressuring employees to announce outcomes not mirrored on the official pink sheets.
“Our staff have reported feeling extremely unsafe, even with the presence of security personnel. As a result, we have taken this decision to prioritize their safety and ensure that collation is conducted within the legal and security frameworks necessary for credible results,” Mr. Tetteh lamented.
Wider Security Challenges
Mr. Tetteh revealed that comparable incidents of disruption and safety issues had occurred in different constituencies, together with Dome Kwabenya, Okaikoi Central, and Tema Central.
Call for Calm and Cooperation
The Deputy Chairperson appealed to political events to withdraw their members from collation facilities to permit the method to proceed easily. “We urge all political parties to respect the law and cooperate with the Commission to ensure the integrity of the election results,” he concluded.
The Electoral Commission reaffirmed its dedication to delivering a reputable electoral course of and urged all stakeholders to train endurance because the collation course of resumes beneath improved authorized and safety situations.
By Majid Diallo || ghananewsonline.com.gh
