The Electoral Commission (EC), has withdrawn two of its polling officials from the ongoing Ejisu by-elections in the Ashanti Region.
This comes after a video circulating on social media showed Member of Parliament for Kwadaso, Kingsley Nyarko, allegedly dropping an envelope on a table which was manned by a Presiding officer and a Ballot Issuer.
In a statement, the EC stated that it had taken notice of the incident, and hence, has with immediate effect suspended both of them while it investigates the matter.
The statement signed by Deputy Chairman, Operations, Mr. Samuel Tettey said the EC will not countenance to such acts which will undermine the integrity of the commission.
“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 institutions and will not hesitate to sanction its officials who violate its laws.”
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