The Electoral Commission's (EC) Director of Electoral Services, Dr. Serebour Quaicoe, has affirmed the Commission's unwavering stance amidst escalating skepticism surrounding its preparations for the 2024 general elections.

Despite persistent concerns expressed by the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) regarding potential bias in favor of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Quaicoe reiterated the EC's dedication to impartiality.

The NDC has consistently questioned the neutrality of EC officials and raised apprehensions about potential compromises during the electoral process.

Referencing the recent Ejisu by-election, where Kwadaso MP Dr. Kingsley Nyarko was allegedly captured on video offering a white envelope to EC officials, which was perceived as a bribe, the NDC highlighted their apprehensions regarding electoral integrity.

However, in an interview with Umaru Sanda Amadu on Face to Face on Citi TV, Dr. Quaicoe assured that the commission is strictly adhering to legal mandates in executing its duties, asserting that their actions will withstand scrutiny over time.

He likened the NDC’s concerns to pre-match criticism of a football referee, suggesting that this might serve as a strategy to keep the EC vigilant.

Reflecting on the Ejisu elections, surrounded by numerous conspiracy theories, which concluded with all candidates commending the EC, Dr. Quaicoe emphasized the importance of focusing on righteousness and being vindicated by adhering to the law.

He recalled the tenure of Dr. Kwadwo Afari-Gyan, former EC Boss, who served for 23 years despite controversies surrounding the 1992 elections.

Dr. Quaicoe stressed the significance of maintaining a clear conscience, expressing confidence in the righteousness of the EC's actions and highlighting the inevitability of criticism in the electoral process.

“When we were going to Ejisu, there were a lot of conspiracy theories, but when we finished, all the candidates were patting us on the back. We don’t pay much attention to comments like that, because once you know you’re doing what is right, go ahead and do it, you will be vindicated by going by the law.”

He reflected on the tenure of Dr Kwadwo Afari-Gyan, former EC Boss, who was appointed as a chair in 1992 and served for 23 years despite numerous issues surrounding the 1992 elections.

“Since 1992, when Dr Kwadwo Afari-Gyan [former EC Boss] was appointed as a chair, he was part of those who conducted the 1992 elections and there were a lot of issues about that. But he was there for about 23 years. So, some of these things, complaints will come, but you should focus and do what is right. Posterity will judge all of us. I always say that you should be clear in your conscience.

“Once your conscience clears you, God has cleared you, that is our philosophy, so we’re doing what is right. And I know and hope they know what we’re doing is right. But in an election, it’s like going to play a football match, you take on the referee. So that the referee will sit up and say that even when we have not started, they are criticising me.

“Maybe it could be a strategy they are adopting. Once you know what you are doing is right, you know posterity will judge you. We’re not agitated at all.”