The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has dismissed allegations that it is colluding with any political party to rig the forthcoming general elections slated for December 7.
The denial comes in the wake of accusations from the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), which alleged that the EC is working in cahoots with the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) to manipulate the electoral process, particularly in the Ashanti region.
Addressing these concerns during a security symposium at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre, Dr. Serebuor Quaicoe, the head of training at the Electoral Commission, unequivocally refuted the claims.
He provided an assurance to Ghanaians that the current electoral system is structured to be transparent, inclusive, and resistant to any form of manipulation or rigging.
“There is no way an election in Ghana can be rigged. There is no way,” Dr. Quaicoe stated firmly. “It can only be done with the collaboration of all stakeholders. Because at any point in time, the people are there. That will mean the Electoral Commission will be compromised and the party agents themselves will be compromised.”
Dr. Quaicoe elaborated on the robust measures in place to safeguard the integrity of Ghana’s electoral process. He explained that the system relies heavily on a multilayered approach involving various stakeholders, including representatives from political parties, election observers, and members of civil society.
