The Coalition of Domestic Election Observers (CODEO) has assured Ghanaians that its Parallel Vote Tabulation (PVT) system will offer impartial verification of the Electoral Commission’s (EC) official results once they are declared.

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In a preliminary post-election briefing on Sunday, December 8, CODEO called on Ghanaians to remain patient and allow the EC to fulfill its constitutional mandate of officially declaring the December 7 general election results.“The PVT has already collected data from the 1,500 polling stations sampled nationwide, ensuring a reliable check on the final results.

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However, CODEO will only release its PVT estimate after the EC announces the official results,” the coalition stated, urging all Ghanaians to remain calm and uphold the nation’s democratic values.The appeal comes amid rising tensions and demands for greater transparency from the National Democratic Congress (NDC).

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CODEO commended the EC for its credible management of the electoral process, particularly the organization of polling stations and the counting of ballots. The coalition revealed that its findings from a representative sample of 1,500 polling stations affirmed the transparency of the elections.

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It reported that 99% of political party agents and all presiding officers signed the parliamentary results declaration forms, bolstering confidence in the integrity of the process.CODEO also acknowledged the early concession by the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, describing it as a positive act of statesmanship.

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The organization further expressed gratitude to all stakeholders, including the EC, the security services, the media, political parties, and the general public, for their peaceful participation in the elections.CODEO reiterated the importance of adhering to constitutional processes and maintaining patience as the EC prepares to announce the official results.

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