Jean Mensa, Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), has disclosed that the collation process at nine constituency centers was forcibly halted due to acts of vandalism, assaults on EC officials, and death threats from party supporters. She made this revelation while addressing concerns about irregularities in the electoral process.
According to Mensa, the incidents created an unsafe environment for Electoral Commission staff, disrupting the collation of results.UK Replica offers a variety of 1:1 best Replica rolex GMT-Master II, high quality fake rolex GMT-Master-II. “These acts of aggression, fueled by supporters of some political parties, made it impossible for our officials to continue their work,” she stated. The chaos included the destruction of collation centers, physical attacks on EC personnel, and threats of violence that jeopardized the safety of staff and stakeholders present.
She emphasized that such actions undermine the integrity of the electoral process and erode public confidence in Ghana’s democratic system. Mensa condemned the attacks, stating that no one should have to risk their life to ensure a free, fair, and transparent election. “The Electoral Commission is committed to delivering credible elections, but we cannot do so in the face of intimidation and violence,” she added.
The Chairperson also called on political parties to educate their supporters on the importance of respecting electoral laws and procedures. She urged all stakeholders to prioritize peace and cooperate with the EC to ensure a smooth collation and declaration process.
Jean Mensa assured the public that despite these challenges, the Electoral Commission remains resolute in fulfilling its mandate. She called for swift action from law enforcement agencies to investigate the incidents, hold perpetrators accountable, and prevent similar occurrences in the future.
The disruptions, she noted, highlight the need for continued dialogue and reform to strengthen Ghana’s electoral system and uphold democratic values.
