The Electoral Commission (EC) has taken action in response to a viral video allegedly showing a New Patriotic Party (NPP) MP for Kwadaso, Kingsley Nyarko, dropping an envelope on the table manned by a Presiding Officer and Ballot Issuer at the Fumesua Pentecost Church Polling Station with Polling Station Code F311503 during the Ejisu by-election in the Ashanti region.
As a result, the EC has withdrawn the two temporary staff members involved in the incident. The withdrawal comes as the Commission initiates an investigation into the matter. The Presiding Officer and Ballot Issuer have been relieved of their duties pending the outcome of the investigation.
In a statement signed by Deputy EC boss, Samuel Tettey, the Commission reaffirmed its commitment to integrity, truth, and transparency, stating, “The Commission upholds the principles and values of integrity, truth, and transparency. These values are reinforced during the training of all temporary staff. The Commission will not countenance acts which cast a slur on the integrity of the institution and will not hesitate to sanction its officials who violate its laws.”
The EC assured the public that a report on the incident will be made available in due course.
