EC Claps Back at NDC Over Re-collation of Parliamentary Election Results

The Electoral Commission (EC) has fired back at the National Democratic Congress (NDC) over their criticism of the re-collation of parliamentary election results. In a series of tweets, the EC revealed that re-collation of results is not a new phenomenon and has occurred in the past, even during the tenure of former EC Chairman, Dr. Kwadwo Afari Gyan.

The EC cited specific instances, including the 2004 parliamentary elections in the Pru Constituency, where the EC re-collated the results and overturned the initial declaration, declaring the NDC candidate as the MP-Elect instead of the NPP candidate. Another instance occurred in 1998, during the District Level Elections in the Dompoase Kokwaado Electoral Area in the KEEA District, where the EC overturned an earlier declaration and declared the right candidate as the winner.

The EC also revealed that re-collation of results following violent disruption of the collation process is not new, citing the 2004 parliamentary elections in Tolon, Yapei-Kusawgu, and Zabzugu as examples. The EC's revelations have raised questions about the NDC's motives and credibility, with some accusing the party of hypocrisy.

The EC's tweets, posted under the hashtag #LetTheCitizenKnow, aim to promote transparency and accountability in the electoral process. The EC has also provided a toll-free number, 0800 324324, for citizens to report any electoral-related issues or concerns.