The Electoral Commission (EC) has called for the immediate withdrawal of supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and National Democratic Congress (NDC) from various collation centres nationwide.Deputy Chairman of operations, Samuel Tettey, made the call in a press briefing today, Sunday.

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Hours after voting ended in the December 7 general elections, the collation of results has been delayed in several constituencies across the country, with widespread reports of chaos and logistical challenges.Despite polls officially closing at 5:00 PM, the Electoral Commission (EC) has yet to declare a single certified result, heightening anxiety among voters.

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Earlier, the EC announced that the collation process for both presidential and parliamentary results had commenced in all 276 constituency collation centres. However, the situation on the ground suggests otherwise.The delays are primarily due to disagreements over ballot transportation and confusion at collation centres. Party supporters have been forcing their way into restricted areas, disrupting the smooth flow of the collation process.

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The two major political parties have urged their supporters to converge at the collation centres to protect the ballots, Electoral Commission (EC) officials, and security personnel.The EC has repeatedly emphasized that access to collation centres is limited to accredited individuals, yet enforcement remains inconsistent in some constituencies.

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In certain areas, presiding officers have arrived with polling station results but are stuck in long queues awaiting validation. Reports indicate a slow pace, particularly in constituencies with large numbers of polling stations.

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The National Peace Council (NPC), together with the West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP) and other partners in the Election Situation Room, has urged political parties to withdraw their supporters from the election collation centres to ensure the smooth conduct of the collation process.The ongoing delays have sparked frustration among citizens who are eager for clarity on the election outcome.

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The EC has yet to provide a timeline for the completion of the collation process but has urged political parties and their supporters to remain patient and maintain order.

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