The Electoral Commission of Ghana has reaffirmed its dedication to maintaining transparency and professionalism during today’s Ejisu by-election, set for Tuesday, April 30, 2024.
Dr. Serebour Quaicoe, the Director of Electoral Services emphasized the Commission’s commitment to an unbiased electoral process.
Dr. Quaicoe assured the public and candidates, “As the Electoral Commission, we will also do our best to maintain our integrity. To do what we are known to do best. So we can promise all Ghanaians and the candidates that we will do professional work.”
He gave the assurance while speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express,
In response to concerns over security, Dr. Quaicoe stressed that the Ghana Police Service is actively involved in ensuring peace and order during the election.
He noted the presence of senior police officials from the national level within the Ejisu constituency, working in coordination with the Ashanti Regional Police Command.
This approach aims to mirror the successful security operations seen during the Kumawu by-election in 2023.
“God will ensure peace in Ejisu through the police. Security is being handled by the national, so the directors of the police at the national level are all in the Ejisu constituency. They are teaming up with the Ashanti Regional Command but the security will be handled on the national level just like it was handled in Kumawu. They are here in huge numbers,” Dr. Quaicoe explained.
The Ejisu by-election was necessitated by the passing of the former Member of Parliament, John Kumah.
Today, 106,812 registered voters are expected to head to 204 polling stations across the constituency to elect their new representative in Parliament.
