Contract workers hired by the Electoral Commission (EC) in the Greater Accra Region for the 2024 general elections are still waiting to be paid months after completing their duties.

According to the workers, they were promised GHC600 for their roles in the electoral process but have yet to receive their money despite several follow-ups.

One affected worker, speaking to Citi News on March 7 under anonymity, expressed frustration over the delay.

"I texted some of the officials, but there was no reply. They said the payment would come, but it didn’t. Others also followed up, yet nothing happened. If the EC knows we have not been paid, then it’s really bad because you cannot hire someone, let them work for you, and then not pay them while you sit comfortably."

The worker further urged the EC to settle the outstanding payments promptly.

"For any job, when you employ someone, you need to pay them immediately after the work is done. I’m just appealing to the EC to resolve this issue as soon as possible so that no one has to keep complaining because a lot of people are affected."

Those affected include presiding officers, verification officers, name list reference officers, and ballot issuers. They have expressed disappointment over the EC’s silence on the matter and are calling on the authorities to address their concerns urgently.