A civil society organization, Election Watch Ghana, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to investigate Dr. Kingsley Nyarko, the Member of Parliament for Kwadaso, for alleged electoral misconduct.

The petition follows a viral video from the Ejisu by-election on April 30, which showed Dr. Nyarko handing a white envelope to two temporary officials of the Electoral Commission.

Although the Electoral Commission promptly removed the officials featured in the video, Election Watch Ghana is urging the IGP, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, to arrest the MP.

The group stated that prosecuting the MP is crucial for restoring public confidence in Ghana’s democratic institutions and upholding the rule of law.

“We strongly condemn this brazen act of corruption, which undermines the integrity of our already dying democracy. We request that your office take immediate action to investigate and prosecute the MP for Kwadaso, Kingsley Nyarko for his involvement in this electoral malpractice.

“We believe that swift action is necessary to maintain public trust in our democratic institutions and to uphold the rule of law. We will be monitoring this case closely and expect a prompt response regarding the actions your office will take to address this matter,” the statement added.

In response to the allegations, the Electoral Commission clarified that the envelope given to its officials was intended for lunch expenses, not as a bribe. Dr. Kingsley Nyarko has also denied any wrongdoing, maintaining that he did not offer a bribe to the officials.