We are not under any body and will not be given ultimatum to declare Ablekuma North results - EC
Accra, Ghana - 09 Feb, 2025 - Ghana's Electoral Commission (EC) has insisted it will not be swayed by political pressure to rush the release of results from the disputed Ablekuma North parliamentary election.
The commission's Deputy Director of Research, Fred Tetteh, said the EC is committed to ensuring the integrity of the electoral process, despite growing agitation from supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
In an interview with GHOne TV, Mr. Tetteh explained that the delay in releasing the results is due to discrepancies in the figures from three polling stations, as well as allegations of missing electoral materials.
He assured that the commission will conduct a thorough verification process before making the final declaration.
“One thing that I will like people to know is that the Electoral Commission, as per Article 46 of the 1992 Constitution, doesn’t work under the direction or authority of any individual or body.
“The Commission’s independence is assured in the Constitution, and therefore, giving ultimatum will not amount to anything. The Commission, in its own time, will come out and have the three polling stations added up and a declaration made,” Mr Tetteh said in an interview with GHONE TV.
Source: Lead News Online
