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Dr Bossman Asare, the Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC) in charge of Corporate Affairs, has dismissed calls for the removal of EC officials, asserting that those making such demands lack a full understanding of the Commission\u2019s work since 2020.<\/p>\n
In a recent statement, Dr. Asare praised the EC for its efficiency, transparency, and cost-effectiveness in overseeing elections, highlighting the institution\u2019s commitment to conducting free and fair elections.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere are laws in this country, and since the Commission took over in 2018, there have been numerous observers, both domestic and international. The results are publicly available, and in terms of quality, Ghana is among the best in Africa when it comes to elections,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n
He further emphasized that anyone calling for the removal of EC officials is not fully aware of the work that has been done. \u201cThe EC has been transparent, cost-efficient, and has done a lot for the country,\u201d he added in an interview with Joy News.<\/p>\n
Dr Asare also pointed out that the 2020 election was internationally acclaimed, and despite some challenges in the 2024 election, the overall process was still successful.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf anyone is calling for the removal of someone at the EC, it means they don\u2019t fully understand the work that has been done. The EC has been transparent, cost-efficient, and has done a lot for the country.\u201d<\/p>\n
He strongly defended the EC\u2019s decisions regarding the re-collation and supervision of election results, emphasizing that opposition to the Commission\u2019s actions undermines the Constitution.<\/p>\n
His remarks came amidst controversy surrounding the re-collation of parliamentary election results in constituencies such as Ahafo Ano North, Techiman South, Ahafo Ano South West, Nsawam Adoagyiri, Obuasi East, Okaikwei Central, and Tema Central.<\/p>\n
These results were re-collated and declared in favour of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), while results for Ablekuma North and Dome Kwabenya were suspended by the EC.<\/p>\n
Dr Asare also reiterated that anyone who disagrees with the EC\u2019s actions is free to seek redress through the courts, following the constitutional procedure.<\/p>\n
\nRe-collation of results nothing new \u2013 EC<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n