A spokesperson for the Movement for Change, Mr. Solomon Owusu, has urged the Electoral Commission (EC) to release the names and photographs of all Returning Officers for the forthcoming general elections scheduled for December 7, 2024, in the interest of transparency.

Mr. Owusu emphasized that this step is essential for ensuring transparency throughout and after the elections.

During an appearance on the Citizen’s Show hosted by KOJ on Accra 100.5 FM on Monday, May 27, 2024, Mr. Owusu cited the Ejisu by-election in the Ashanti Region as a significant example.

He alleged that the EC’s Returning Officers influenced the outcome of the by-election, resulting in the defeat of Mr. Kwabena Owusu Aduomi to the New Patriotic Party’s candidate, Kwabena Boateng.

Mr. Owusu argued that the Ejisu by-election served as a rehearsal for the governing party’s purported election rigging tactics.

Highlighting the importance of transparency, Mr. Owusu urged the publication of the names and images of Returning Officers to deter potential election manipulation.

He cautioned that the failure to do so could put the lives of EC officials at risk, making them vulnerable during the elections.

In conclusion, Mr. Owusu’s plea for transparency aims to uphold the integrity of the upcoming elections and shield EC officials from harm.