FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: 29TH NOVEMBER, 2024

1. The African Electoral Institute(AEI) has pocked information that the Electoral Commission (EC) has not yet provided political parties with the names of presiding officers and polling assistants, contrary to C.I 127 regulation 19 sub-regulations (6)(7)(8)(9) and (10). This regulation provides a framework for addressing concerns about officers appointed by the EC.

2. According to the EC, the reason for this delay is that they are still training their officers. However, this explanation raises concerns about the EC’s ability to ensure a transparent and credible electoral process.

3. Regulation 19(6)(7)(8)(9)&(10) stipulates that;
   (6) The Commission shall
   (a) publish at the district office of the Commission the names
   and pictures of persons the Commission proposes to appoint
   as presiding officers and polling assistants not later than ten
   days before an election; and
   (b) furnish a copy of the published names and pictures of the
   presiding officers to a political party and any candidate
   contesting the election.
   (7) A registered political party or a person qualified to vote in an
   election may object to the appointment under subregulation (4) within
   seven days after the names of the proposed officials have been published.
   (8) The objection shall be
   (a) in writing to the Commission; and
   (b) based on factual and verifiable evidence.
   (9) An objection raised against the appointment of an election
   official shall not be entertained if the objection is made within seven days
   to an election.
   (10) The Commission shall communicate its decision to the parties
   involved within four days after receipt of the objection.

4. The African Electoral Institute is particularly concerned that this delay may hinder the ability of registered persons or political parties to object to the appointment of presiding officers or polling assistants within the stipulated 7-day period, as required by C.I 127.

5. We urge the EC to take immediate action to address this issue and provide the necessary information to political parties and stakeholders. This is essential to ensure the integrity and transparency of the electoral process.

6. We call on the EC to:
   i.- Provide the names of presiding officers and polling assistants to political parties and stakeholders without further delay.

ii.Allow for a reasonable period for registered persons or political parties to object to the appointment of presiding officers or polling assistants.

1. The African Electoral Institute will continue to monitor the situation and advocate for a free, fair, and transparent electoral process.

END.

SIGNED
Joshua Adjin-Tettey
Director of Communications and External Relations
0540904550

Engr. Judge Hasford Quartey
Deputy Director of Communications and External Relations.
0547510174

Ex. WO1 Alhaji Yussif Mahamah
Electoral Security Department
0243311965

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