EC sacks polling agent officers tampering with ballot papers
EC sacks polling agent officers tampering with ballot papers
The Electoral Commission (EC) has removed some polling agent officers who were tampering with the presidential ballot papers in some polling stations in Awutu Senya West and Bawku Central constituencies.
According to the election management body, its checks identified some polling station officers as being behind the act.
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The EC in a statement issued in Accra today said it worked with Ghana Police Service and identified the suspected Officers, thus have removed them from post pending further investigations.
The statement indicated that all presidential candidates should appear on a thumb-printed ballot paper before it will be considered as valid and counted.
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The commission further charged agents of political parties and candidates as well as the general public to be vigilant to ensure free and fair elections.
Read the full statement
Source: www.spotonnews.net