The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced its readiness for the 2024 general election scheduled for December 7, with all election-related processes, deployments, and training set to conclude today, November 29.Speaking to Joy News on the sidelines of a peace ceremony in Accra, where all 12 presidential candidates pledged to uphold peace, EC Chairperson Jean Mensa reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to transparency and fairness.

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“On the part of the Commission, we commit to carrying out transparent, robust electoral processes and elections, and as indicated during my presentation, we will announce the will of the people that is expressed at the polls. And we entreat all the presidential candidates to accept the outcomes of the result. I think we are ready. All our materials are on the field, our training is taking place. We are ready,” she stated.

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The assurance comes amid reports of a shortage of presidential and parliamentary ballot papers for five constituencies in the Volta Region: Keta, Ketu North, Ho Central, Hohoe, and Ho West.To address the shortfall, the EC has outlined plans to print additional ballots at Acts Commercials Printing House in Accra.

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In a letter to the representatives of all presidential candidates, the Commission detailed its resolution strategy and invited political parties and independent candidates to send two representatives each to observe the process.The observation, set for Friday morning, aims to ensure transparency and build trust in the electoral process.

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Samuel Tettey, the EC's Deputy Chair of Operations, assured the public that the Commission is taking all necessary steps to uphold the credibility of the elections.“The Commission is committed to conducting a free, fair, and credible election,” he emphasized.

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This proactive approach, coupled with calls for peace from the EC and presidential candidates, underscores the importance of ensuring a smooth electoral process as Ghanaians prepare to cast their votes.

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