{"id":245040,"date":"2024-11-04T08:18:11","date_gmt":"2024-11-04T08:18:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/11\/04\/ec-refutes-claims-of-overprinting-ballot-papers-for-upcoming-elections\/"},"modified":"2024-11-04T08:18:11","modified_gmt":"2024-11-04T08:18:11","slug":"ec-refutes-claims-of-overprinting-ballot-papers-for-upcoming-elections","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/11\/04\/ec-refutes-claims-of-overprinting-ballot-papers-for-upcoming-elections\/","title":{"rendered":"EC refutes claims of overprinting ballot papers for upcoming elections"},"content":{"rendered":"<br><div id=\"article-text\">\n                       \n                        \n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has categorically denied allegations regarding the printing of excess ballot papers for the upcoming 2024 general elections.<gwmw style=\"display:none;\"\/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These claims were addressed during the launch of the National Peace Campaign on Sunday, November 3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Deputy Chairman of Operations for the EC, Samuel Tettey, reassured the public about the integrity of the ballot paper printing process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He emphasised that the EC is committed to maintaining transparency and accountability at every stage of the electoral process, particularly concerning the production of ballot papers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mr. Tettey highlighted that any surplus ballots produced during the printing process are destroyed in the presence of representatives from political parties, ensuring that all actions taken by the Commission are fair and transparent. This measure is part of the EC&#8217;s effort to foster trust in the electoral system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additionally, he reiterated the EC\u2019s dedication to conducting a peaceful and credible election, underscoring the importance of upholding democratic principles in Ghana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe allegation of the ballot printing, which is currently in the public domain, is not true. We would like to assure the people of Ghana, that the processes are so inclusive, so participatory, open and transparent. As we speak all political parties have their agents at the printing houses.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe also have the police at the printing houses, monitoring the process as has been the practice. All excess ballots printed are shredded in the presence of party agents and the certificate is signed.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe wish to state that our processes are so transparent and that the commission cannot print excess ballots. We would call on the public not to panic about this news story, as it\u2019s not the case. 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