Ejisu By-Election: Electoral Commission Investigates The Alleged Bribery Of 2 Officials

• The Electoral Commission is investigating two of its officials at Ejisu following a bribery allegation
• A viral video showed an unknown man putting something resembling a white envelope on a table near the officials
• The commission said the incident occurred at the Fumesua Pentecost Church Polling Station in Ejisu

The Electoral Commission is investigating two of its officials overseeing the by-election at Ejisu following a bribery allegation.

The two staff have also been withdrawn from their positions after the alleged incident that was captured on camera.

The video showed an unknown man putting something resembling a white envelope on a table near the officials.

Where did the alleged bribery occur?

In a statement, the commission said the incident occurred at the Fumesua Pentecost Church Polling Station with Polling Station Code F311503.

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The commission also noted that the persons implicated are the Presiding Officer and Ballot Issuer.

It further assured that it prioritised integrity and transparency when selecting and training staff.

"The Commission will not countenance acts which cast a slur on the integrity of the institution and will not hesitate to sanction its officials who violate its laws."

It also assured that a report on the incident will be made available to the public in due course.

Battle to control Parliament

The control of Parliament is at stake with the by-election, and the NPP Majority group is in danger of losing its one-seat advantage over the NDC Minority.

The two sides are currently tied at one seat apiece following the death of John Kumah.

The leading contenders in the race are the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) Kwabena Boateng and former MP Kwabena Aduomi, who is running as an independent candidate.

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The other candidates are Esther Osei (CPP), Beatrice Boakye (LPG), Gabriel Agyemang Joseph (Independent) and Attakorah Joseph (Independent).

The National Democratic Congress announced it would not participate in the by-election, citing financial concerns. In all, 106,812 voters are expected to vote in the by-election.

Akufo-Addo confronts earlier rigging claims

YEN.com.gh reported that President Nana Akufo-Addo has responded to vote-rigging claims ahead of the Ejisu by-election.

Akufo-Addo criticised the Independent Parliamentary Candidate, Kwabena Owusu Aduomi, who made the claims.

Akufo-Addo was speaking during the final rally at Ejisu ahead of the by-election on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.

Source: YEN.com.gh