The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced that it will publish election results on its website for the first time, according to Deputy Chairperson Dr. Bossman Asare. This decision comes in response to growing calls for greater transparency, including from Dr. Mohamed Ibn Chambas, African Union High Representative for Silencing the Guns, who recently joined the chorus of voices urging the EC to make polling station results publicly accessible on its website. By taking this step, the EC aims to increase accountability and confidence in the electoral process.
In an interview with an Accra-based radio station, Electoral Commission Deputy Chairperson Dr. Bossman Asare confirmed …
[02:00, 16/09/2024] Maame EFUA ANCHOR: Opare Djan calls for Accountant-led Electoral Commission for greater accountability
Editor for the Daily Democratic, Emmanuel Opare Djan has called for accountants to be considered for appointments to the Electoral Commission (EC) instead of the traditional focus on lawyers.
He explained that since the EC deals with actual figures, it is essential for its leadership to have a solid understanding of financial data.
In an interview with Kwadwo Safah-Danquah on the Happy Morning Show on Monday September 16, regarding the call for a forensic audit of discrepancies in the voters’ register, Mr. Opare Djan emphasized that if the EC truly serves Ghana and not a political party, it should listen to the concerns of Ghanaians, who are broadly in favor of the audit.
He noted that the upcoming election is critical for the country, as it will set a new benchmark in Ghana’s electoral processes.
He warned that if the process isn’t transparent and impartial, there will likely be continued suspicions, leaving the electorate feeling as though the election was never truly conducted.
Additionally, he expressed concerns about the EC’s claims of independence, stating that its actions often appear to cross the line.
As a solution, he proposed that the seven members of the EC be appointed equally by political parties to ensure a balanced approach.
He cautioned that EC officials who show political bias in their actions and statements will undermine the credibility of the electoral process.