The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has ramped up its preparations for the upcoming general elections, with Deputy Chairman Dr. Bossman Asare announcing that the commission has recruited nearly 200,000 individuals to staff over 40,000 polling stations nationwide.
In an interview on JoyNews’ AM Show on August 30, Dr. Asare assured the public that the EC is fully prepared to conduct transparent, free, and fair elections.
“As we speak, we just completed the exhibition of the voter’s register, and when we finished that exercise, the onus is now on the Commission to ensure the finalisation of the voter’s register,” he stated.
The EC has taken significant steps to ensure that all logistical and administrative measures are in place for the smooth execution of the electoral process.
Dr. Asare highlighted the scale of the operation, noting that, “We have also recruited almost 200,000 individuals who are going to work with us at all the various polling stations; almost 40,653 polling stations.”
The electoral timeline is well-defined, with candidates expected to file their nominations between September 9 and September 13, 2024. Following the submission of nominations, the EC will proceed to print the notice of poll, listing the candidates for both the parliamentary and presidential elections across all 276 constituencies.
“After which we are going to print the ballot papers we are going to use for the elections. So from the perspective and the standpoint of the Electoral Commission, we are fully ready for a successful, peaceful, transparent, and credible general election,” Dr. Asare added.