An EC official displaying a ballot paper
The Electoral Commission has announced the reprinting of new presidential and parliamentary ballot papers for the Ahafo and Volta regions, following their recall due to serialisation errors.
In a statement dated November 22, 2024, and signed by the Deputy Chairman of Operations, Samuel Tettey, the Electoral Commission stated that the reprinting process is being closely monitored by the political parties.
“The Commission has commenced the reprinting of ballot papers for the two regions ahead of the General Election on the 7th of December 2024. The Political Parties are monitoring the process,” parts of the statement read.
Regarding the destruction of the error-ridden ballot papers, the EC confirmed that the decision was made after the errors were discovered, deeming it necessary to take this action.
It added that the exercise was carried out under the observation of party agents, the National Intelligence Bureau, and other security agencies.
“The Electoral Commission yesterday supervised the destruction by burning of Presidential and Parliamentary Ballot Papers for the Ahafo and Volta Regions. The Commission took the decision to destroy the ballot papers for the two regions due to issues detected with the sequence of the serial numbers.”
Meanwhile, the commission has issued a certificate of disposal for the ballots, bearing the signatures of individuals and agencies present during the destruction.
Ghana goes to the polls on December 7, 2024, to elect a president and parliamentarians.
Read EC’s full statement below:
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