Election Watch Ghana has filed a Right to Information (RTI) request with the Electoral Commission (EC), seeking detailed information on the contracts related to the printing of ballot papers and notices of polls.
The request, made under the Right to Information Act, 2019 (Act 989), and backed by Article 21(f) of the 1992 Constitution, emphasises the public’s right to access such information.
The organisation is asking for specific details on the procurement process, including when the tender was issued, the names of the companies that submitted bids, and the criteria used to select the final contractors.
Election Watch Ghana argues that ensuring transparency in these matters is vital due to the importance of ballot printing in the electoral process.
This RTI request comes after the EC’s recent announcement on October 9, stating that the printing of ballot papers and notices of polls will commence soon, with notices scheduled for printing on October 11, followed by the ballots shortly after.
In addition to procurement details, the group has requested a full breakdown of the bidding process, the methods used to evaluate bids, and minutes from meetings with political parties about contractor selections.
They also seek copies of all communication between the EC and the shortlisted companies.