Ballot Error: EC Postpones Special Voting Following the Discovery of a Defaced Ballot Paper.

The recall of ballots for Ghana's Eastern and Western Regions has garnered a lot of interest, according to reports from the Electoral Commission (EC). The EC's dedication to election integrity and openness is demonstrated by the postponement of the special voting exercise. Due to a defaced ballot paper incident, the exercise that was originally scheduled for December 2 will instead take place on December 5. The Checkpoint Printing House, which prints the ballots, is where National Security discovered this problem.

In an emergency press briefing on December 1, EC Chairperson Jean Mensa reassured the public that the reprinting process is in progress and that strict precautions are being taken to avoid similar incidents in the future. The event emphasizes how important accuracy and security are to election procedures, especially when it comes to preserving public confidence.

Special voting, which is mainly intended for security guards, election officials, and media professionals, is impacted by this recall. As it seeks a speedy resolution, the EC has called on candidates and voters to remain composed and cooperate. By taking a proactive stance, the EC demonstrates its commitment to a legitimate election process and makes sure that issues are resolved quickly to preserve democratic principles. Only the two impacted regions are subject to the updated schedule; voting will continue as scheduled in the other regions.