The Electoral Commission (EC) has requested a police investigation into a viral video showing a white truck allegedly transporting a copy of a voter register for Ahafo Ano 1 and 2.

In a statement released on December 4, 2024, the EC clarified that the voter register and the truck depicted in the video do not belong to the Commission and are not official. The EC further explained that its voter registers are printed in black and white, not in the colour shown in the video.

“We urge the Police to investigate this matter. The registration number of the pick-up truck visible in the video should assist in the investigation,” the EC said.

The Commission also urged the public to disregard the video, describing it as an attempt to create suspicion and undermine public trust in the EC. It reiterated that the final voter register provided to political parties is printed by the parties themselves for use by their agents.

Below is the full statement

The Electoral Commission (EC) has taken note of a video circulating on social media which shows a copy of a supposed Voters Register for Ahafo Ano 1 and 2 being transported in a white pick-up truck together with other registers.

The Voters Register shown in the video is not that of the EC. The Commission’s registers are black and white and not coloured as shown in the video.

It is important to note that the Commission provides the Final Register to the Political Parties. As has been the practice, the Political Parties also print the Final Register for their Agents. Additionally, it is instructive to note that the truck in the video does not belong to the Commission.

The Public should disregard the said video. It is calculated to create suspicion and mistrust for the Commission and its work.

We urge the Police to investigate this matter. The registration number of the pick-up truck, which is visible in the video, should be able to assist the Police in their investigations.

Thank you.

Samuel Tettey Deputy Chairman, Operations.

Source:TheDotNews