By Jeremiah Nutsugah
The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced that it has withdrawn two of its officials amidst bribery allegations.
In a press release signed by Samuel Tettey during the ongoing Ejisu by-election, the Commission stated that its attention had been drawn to a video circulating on social media depicting one of the polling stations.
The Deputy Chairman in Charge of Operations stated that the video, from the Fumesua Pentecost Church Polling Station with code F311503, showed “a gentleman approaching the table and dropping an envelope on the table manned by the presiding officer and the ballot issuer.”
The EC stated, “It has taken immediate steps and has withdrawn the two temporary staff while investigations take place.”
“The Commission upholds the principles and values of integrity, truth, and transparency. These values are reinforced during the training of all temporary staff,” it added.
Mr. Tettey reiterated, “The Commission will not countenance acts that cast a slur on the integrity of the institution and will not hesitate to sanction its officials who violate the law.”
The EC also promised to make public a report on the incident in due course.
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