The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has defended its decision to re-collate results in nine constituencies after they were initially declared, stating that such actions are not unusual and have occurred in previous elections.

In a tweet, the EC referenced several past instances where re-collation led to changes in declared results, emphasising the importance of accuracy and fairness in the electoral process.

“Re-collation after the declaration of results is not new. It has happened before,” the EC said, citing the following examples:

1998: The EC reversed an initial result in the Dompose Kokwaado Electoral Area of the KEEA District during district-level elections, declaring the correct candidate the winner.

2004: The EC re-collated parliamentary results in the Pru Constituency, overturning an initial declaration and declaring the National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate the winner over the New Patriotic Party (NPP) candidate.

2004: Similar re-collations took place in the Tolon, Yapei-Kusawgu, and Zabzugu constituencies, with the correct winners eventually declared.

The EC’s move has sparked debate, with critics questioning the timing and potential impact of the re-collation. However, the Commission insists the process is crucial to maintaining the integrity of the electoral system and ensuring that the final results accurately reflect the will of the voters.

The EC’s statement underscores its commitment to ensuring free, fair, and credible elections, even in the face of public scrutiny.

Source:TheDotNews