The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has labeled the distribution of food to security officials during a special voting exercise as an act of corruption and voter inducement. This criticism was directed at Lydia Alhassan, the Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon, following reports of food being shared at the Legon Police Station polling center on Monday.CHRAJ Commissioner Dr.

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Joseph Whittal strongly condemned the act, describing it as a breach of integrity and a corrupt practice. “It is not right to share food or money with anyone in a queue preparing to vote. This constitutes corruption and raises serious integrity concerns,” he said in an interview with JoyNews.Dr.

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Whittal also questioned the professionalism of the security officials who accepted the food, raising doubts about their ability to maintain fairness during the election. “How can you come to exercise your franchise, accept food from someone without knowing its source, and think it’s okay? Especially when your role is to secure the environment on Election Day—this sets a troubling precedent,” he remarked.

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The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has since launched an investigation into the incident, gathering evidence and witness statements. Dr. Whittal welcomed the move and urged security agencies to reorient their personnel on ethical conduct during elections. “This reflects poorly not just on the individual officers involved but also on the leadership of all security agencies. It signals the need for improved ethical standards,” he

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Lydia Alhassan has denied any involvement in the alleged food distribution, asserting that she was not present at the polling center when the incident occurred. “I wasn’t there. I came early and left, so I’m yet to find out what happened,” she said in an interview.

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