President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has issued a warning to political parties against announcing election results before the Electoral Commission (EC) during the December 7 elections.

Addressing attendees at the 2024/2025 Annual General Conference of the Ghana Bar Association, held at the Great Hall of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Kumasi, the President underscored that only the EC has the official authority to declare election results.

He emphasised that adhering to this protocol is essential for ensuring peace and stability throughout the electoral process and beyond.

“Political parties must refrain from declaring election results before the Electoral Commission does so, as this can lead to confusion, misinformation, and even potential conflicts.

“The EC’s role as an impartial and independent body ensures that its results reflect the will of the people, free from partisan influence.

“This assignment of responsibility is essential to maintain public trust in the electoral system and to prevent any undermining of democracy through the spread of unverified or false election outcomes.”