The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has firmly denied claims that any presidential aspirant was disqualified from the upcoming elections based on personal reasons.

In response to widespread speculation suggesting bias against certain candidates, the EC clarified that all disqualifications were conducted through a rigorous and transparent process, strictly adhering to legal and constitutional guidelines.

Speaking on JoyNews' Newsfile programme on Saturday, September 28, Dr. Bossman Asare, the Deputy Commissioner in charge of Corporate Affairs, emphasised that the process was not designed to target any specific aspirant.

“All disqualifications were in accordance with the law. The Commission followed a thorough process to ensure that all candidates meet the necessary requirements to participate in the elections,” he stated.

Dr. Bossman further explained that every disqualified aspirant was given sufficient time and opportunities to address any issues related to their nominations, reinforcing the Commission's commitment to fairness.

"When we started the nomination process, the returning officer made it clear that the Commission had formed two committees— a Technical Committee and an IT Committee—each with specific responsibilities. The Technical Committee ensured that all aspirants were qualified, while the IT Committee verified that those endorsing the candidates were eligible,” he said.

He also pointed out that the EC’s thorough review of the applications led to the disqualification of some aspirants who did not meet the Commission’s requirements.

"So, at the end of the exercise, we found that 10 candidates couldn't satisfy the necessary criteria. We conducted a scientific review, and anyone who believes the Commission disqualified them for personal reasons is mistaken," Dr. Bossman insisted.

In total, the EC approved thirteen presidential candidates for the elections, while eleven others were disqualified. Currently, two of the disqualified aspirants have taken legal action against the Commission.