The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced that it provided extra time for candidates to correct errors in their nomination forms.
EC chairperson Jean Mensa noted that while some candidates utilized this opportunity, others resubmitted forms with the same mistakes.
She emphasized that the commission has maintained fairness and transparency throughout the process.
“As in 2020 , the presidential candidate were given a five day period for the filing process. This allowed enough time for aspirants to correct any errors identified in their forms. All in all these eliminates the confusion and tension that characterise previous nomination processes prior to 2020,” she said on Friday.
On September 20, the EC released a list of 13 candidates who successfully navigated the nomination process out of 24 submissions.
Mensa explained that these selections followed a comprehensive vetting procedure, with approved candidates representing various political affiliations, including major parties and independent contenders.
However, some disqualified candidates, including Bernard Mornah, are considering legal action against their disqualification.
The EC also announced that nomination fees for those disqualified will be refunded.