Bawumia’s verification: Officers violated Commission’s schedules - Committee

The three-member committee set up by the Northern Regional Directorate of the Electoral Commission to investigate the reports that Dr. Bawumia was verified outside the designated Exhibition Centre at Walewale in the West Mamprusi District has indicated that the action of the officers violated the Commission's schedules. 

The two officers, Ambrose Yobe (Exhibition Officer) and Ms. Mumuni Latifa (Verification Officer) vacated their exhibition centre before the stipulated closing time of 6pm.  

A statement signed by Deputy EC Chairperson in charge of Operations, Amadu Sulley said it is only the Commission that has the mandate to designate specific areas as Exhibition Centres.  

The statement agreed with the Committee that allowing a registered voter to go through the exhibition process outside the designated centre was an irregularity and a breach of the rules. 

The Commission therefore advised political leaders to study the electoral laws and regulations so that they do not engage in actions that can undermine the electoral process.  

The Commission urged the public to promptly bring any irregularities to its attention for speedy resolution. 

GBC