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The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has defended its decision to re-collate election results in nine constituencies after their initial declaration, stating that the process is neither unprecedented nor irregular in Ghana’s electoral history.
In a statement released on social media, the EC explained that re-collation is part of its mandate to ensure accuracy and fairness in the electoral process. It highlighted previous instances where re-collation led to changes in declared outcomes, reinforcing its justification.
“Re-collation after the declaration of results is not new. It has happened before,” the statement said, referencing two notable examples:
- In 1998, during district-level elections in the Dompose Kokwaado Electoral Area in the KEEA District, the EC, then chaired by Dr. Afari Gyan, overturned an earlier declaration to announce the correct candidate as the winner.
- In 2004, under the same leadership, the EC re-collated parliamentary results in the Pru Constituency, altering the initial outcome to declare the National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate as the winner over the New Patriotic Party (NPP) candidate.
The EC emphasized its commitment to upholding the integrity of the electoral process and ensuring that declared results reflect the will of the people. The re-collation exercise, it maintained, is a critical measure to address any discrepancies and maintain public confidence in the electoral system.
The move has sparked mixed reactions from stakeholders, with some questioning its timing, while others have welcomed it as a step toward greater transparency and accountability in the democratic process.
