The Electoral Commission (EC) has refuted allegations regarding separate voting dates for presidential candidates in the 2024 general elections.
These claims, stemming from recent media reports by a Wontumi TV presenter, Oheneba Nana Asiedu, were categorically dismissed by the Commission, which urged the public to disregard such misinformation.
In an official statement released on November 24, the EC reaffirmed that the nationwide voting for the 2024 elections will occur on Saturday, December 7, 2024, between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
“The general public is informed that the 2024 election will take place on 7th December, 2024.”
The Commission also encouraged all eligible voters to actively participate in the elections and called for calm and orderly conduct at the polling stations.
Oheneba Nana Asiedu, a Kumasi-based radio and television presenter, who was arrested by the Ghana Police Service on Saturday for offences including publication of false news contrary to section 208 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29) has been granted bail.
The Service earlier invited him for questioning following the circulation of a video on social media in which the presenter is seen at the studios of Wontumi FM in Kumasi making false claims about the voting schedule for the December 2024 general elections.
In the video, Oheneba Asiedu is heard urging the public to vote for presidential candidates on separate dates during the elections—a statement described by the Police as untrue and likely to disturb public peace.
Oheneba Asiedu was asked to report to the Ashanti Regional Police Command in Kumasi to assist with investigations into the matter. He was arrested at the Command and is currently in Police custody.
The Police have assured that the case will be presented before the court for him to face justice.
Meanwhile, the Police have cautioned media practitioners and the public at large to exercise responsibility and accuracy in their communication, particularly during this election period.
“We urge the public, particularly media practitioners, to exercise utmost caution and responsibility, and refrain from publishing false news which is likely to disturb public peace before, during, and after the upcoming general elections,” a Police statement emphasized.
