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The Electoral Commission (EC) has voiced its displeasure with the National Elections Security Taskforce over inadequate protection provided to its staff during the collation and declaration of parliamentary results for nine constituencies from the December 7 elections.
The affected constituencies include Nsawam Adoagyiri, Ahafo Ano South West, Ahafo Ano North, Obuasi East, Okaikwei Central, Ablekuma North, Tema Central, Techiman South, and Dome Kwabenya.
According to the EC, collation in some of these areas was improperly conducted at the constituency level, necessitating a re-collation exercise at the national level.
The re-collation process began at the Tesano Police Training School in Accra. However, it has been suspended due to insufficient security arrangements, which the EC believes endanger its staff.
Addressing the media, EC Chairperson Jean Mensa expressed deep concern over the situation. “Unfortunately, as we have witnessed on TV, images have emerged showing our staff being threatened and made to declare results stemming from incomplete collation processes.
“Unfortunately, this has been in the presence of the police. Though the police have been present at all the collation centres, the supporters of political parties have managed to gain access to the collation centres and have disrupted the collation process,” she explained.
The EC is calling for improved security measures to ensure the safety of its personnel and the integrity of the electoral process.
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