Ignore suggestions we’re working in the interest of the NPP; it’s not true – EC

The Electoral Commission (EC) has refuted assertions that it is acting in the interest of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP).

Following its decision to restrict political party agents from observing the voter transfer exercise due to violent clashes at some centers, the EC faced accusations from John Dramani Mahama, the NDC's flagbearer, and the party itself, alleging collusion with the NPP to rig the December 7 general elections.

After several meetings and deliberations, the EC reversed its directive, once again allowing political party agents to observe the vote transfer exercise.

In a statement, the EC emphasized that the initial directive to withdraw agents from the transfer exercise was a response to threats to the nation's peace, stemming from the actions of political party agents at their district offices.

The commission clarified that its decision was neither to shield its work from scrutiny nor to promote the interests of any particular political party.

The election management body assured the general public of its commitment to the principles of transparency and fairness. It reiterated that transparency and accountability remain the hallmarks of its activities, hence the decision to allow political parties to observe the transfer of votes exercise.

The EC urged the public to disregard statements suggesting that the commission is working in the interest of a particular political party, stating emphatically, "This is not true."

The EC declared that its decisions are made without partisan considerations, adding that its decisions are cross-cutting and apply to all political parties and stakeholders.