The Electoral Commission (EC) has reversed the decision to prevent political party agents from observing the transfer of votes exercise.
In a release signed by Deputy Director of Research, Monitoring and Evaluation, Fred Tetteh, on June 4, the EC said the decision stemmed from concerns from stakeholders following its initial decision.
Following internal discussions and in consideration of the concerns of some stakeholders, the Commission has decided to revert to its decision made at IPAC.
The Commission has directed its Officers at the Districts to allow Agent of Political Parties to observe the Transfer of Votes Exercise with effect from tomorrow Wednesday, 5th June, 2024,” portions of the release read.
On Monday, June 3, the EC issued a directive to its Regional Directors, instructing them to inform District Directors that agents of political parties will not be allowed to observe the ongoing transfer of votes.
Meanwhile the National Democratic Congress NDC has welcomed the move but it said the EC must do more to ensure transparency.
Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress NDC Mustapha Gbande has been speaking on the development.
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Source: ahotoronline.com
