The EC restates that Ghanaians elect MPs and presidents, not us.

Ghana's Electoral Commission (EC) has reiterated that its main responsibility is to supervise the election process, not to choose the president or Members of Parliament (MPs).

The EC's decision to re-collect and announce results for seven of the nine controversial parliamentary constituencies—all of which were won by the New Patriotic Party (NPP)—has drawn a lot of criticism. This statement addresses that issue.

Okaikwei Central, Nsawam Adoagyiri, Ahafo Ano North, Ahafo Ano South West, Obuasi East, Tema Central, and Techiman South are among the constituencies that are engaged. Results for Dome Kwabenya and Ablekuma North, however, are still pending.

The EC's measures have been sharply denounced by the National Democratic Congress (NDC), which has declared them illegal and promised to take legal action against them in all relevant forums.

Dr. Bossman Asare, the EC's deputy chairperson in charge of corporate affairs, stressed during a news conference in Accra on Tuesday that the Ghanaian people alone have the authority to choose their own leaders.

"The Commission has consistently insisted that it has no authority to appoint someone to the position of President or Member of Parliament. The Ghanaian people alone are accountable for that. The Commission's job is to make sure that the people's will, as expressed at the voting places, is always represented," Dr. Asare said.

In addition, he addressed the lingering instances of Ablekuma North and Dome Kwabenya, promising the public that announcements regarding their MPs-elect will be made shortly.

He went on to say, "We are hopeful that the MPs-elect for the two uncontested constituencies will be announced very soon—well before the swearing-in of Parliament."