#Election2024: We’ll not shield our officials who misconduct themselves — EC

The Electoral Commission (EC) has vowed to hold its officials accountable for any electoral misconduct following the arrest of a ballot issuer in the Bono East Region.

In a statement issued on Saturday, December 7, the EC confirmed that Joseph Dery, a ballot issuer at the Temporary Booth Bayiri Polling Station, had been arrested for allegedly tearing off the image of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential candidate, on 15 ballot papers before issuing them to voters.

“The Commission has received a report from its Bono East Regional Directorate confirming that a ballot issuer at the Temporary Booth Bayiri Polling Station tore off the head of the presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party while issuing 15 ballot papers to voters,” the statement signed by Samuel Tettey, Deputy Chairman of Operations, disclosed.

The EC emphasized its commitment to upholding the integrity of the electoral process and warned that any official found guilty of violating electoral laws would face legal consequences.

“The Commission warns all election officials who violate our processes and electoral laws will be prosecuted. The Commission further warns that it will not shield any election officials who misconduct themselves during the elections,” the statement noted.

The Commission called on the public to remain calm and urged citizens to report any irregularities to the police or the EC through its toll-free number, 0800 324 324.