The Director of Elections for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr Edward Omane Boamah, has issued a stern warning to electoral officials, particularly returning officers, cautioning them against engaging in misconduct or malpractice during the 2024 elections.Dr Boamah stressed that any returning officer found culpable of breaching electoral rules will face legal prosecution.

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In a Facebook post on Monday, December 9, he highlighted the NDC's firm resolve to safeguard the integrity of the electoral process, adding that the party is closely monitoring activities at collation centres to ensure strict adherence to electoral laws."Returning officers must uphold the principles of fairness and transparency.

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Any deviation from these standards will not be tolerated, and those responsible will be held accountable under the law," Dr Boamah stated.He further urged the Electoral Commission (EC) to strengthen its oversight mechanisms to prevent irregularities and ensure election results accurately reflect the will of the people.

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Dr Boamah concluded by calling on all stakeholders to collaborate to uphold peace and maintain the integrity of the electoral process.

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