The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has addressed a breach of protocol involving its District Electoral Officer (DEO) for Afadjato South in the Volta Region. On Thursday, December 5, the officer was questioned by the Police for transporting election materials in a private vehicle without the required Police escort.
In a statement signed by Deputy Chairman for Operations, Samuel Tettey, the EC clarified that the materials have been secured by the Police and assured the public that the integrity of the elections in the Afadjato South Constituency remains intact.
Breach of Protocol
The EC’s policy mandates that all election materials be transported using official vehicles and, where necessary, accompanied by Police escorts to ensure their security. The officer’s actions, which violated this policy, have prompted internal investigations by the Commission. The EC has pledged full cooperation with the Police in their ongoing probe.
Assurance of Election Integrity
Despite the officer’s breach, the EC emphasized that the security and integrity of the election process in the constituency remain unaffected.
The incident has raised awareness of the critical importance of adhering to electoral protocols to uphold public confidence in the electoral process as Ghana prepares for its general elections.
The EC’s swift response and commitment to transparency demonstrate its resolve to address any lapses and ensure a credible electoral process.
Below is the full statement
RE: POLICE QUESTIONS EC OFFICER OF AFADJATO SOUTH DISTRICT OVER ELECTION MATERIALS IN PRIVATE VEHICLE
The Electoral Commission wishes to inform the General Public that Officers of the Ghana Police Service yesterday questioned the Commission’s District Electoral Officer (DEO) of the Afadjato South in the Volta Region for transporting Election Materials in a private vehicle without Police escort.
The Police subsequently took custody of the items. The policy of the Commission is for its Officers to transport all Election Materials in official vehicles with Police escort where necessary.
The Commission will conduct its own internal investigations while also cooperating with the Police in their investigations. We wish to assure the Public that though the Officer breached the policy of the Commission, the actions of the Officer will not in any way compromise the elections in the Afadjato South Constituency.
Thank you.
Samuel Tettey
Deputy Chairman, Operations
