The Electoral Commission (EC) has assured the public that all ballot papers and biometric verification devices will be distributed to every region across the country by the end of the weekend.
The EC revealed that ballot papers have already been dispatched to 13 regions, with only the Northern, Bono, and Bono East regions yet to receive theirs.
During a meeting with the National Elections Security Taskforce, EC Chairperson Jean Mensa expressed confidence in the commission’s preparedness for the upcoming polls.
“All our registers have been finalized and distributed nationwide. We are also nearing completion with the ballots for both the presidential and parliamentary elections.
“So far, all ballot papers, except those for the Northern, Bono, and Bono East regions, have been delivered to police armouries across the country. I am confident the outstanding ballots will reach their destinations by this afternoon.”
Meanwhile, the head of the National Elections Security Taskforce, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, reaffirmed the security agencies’ commitment to ensuring a peaceful election.
“We are fully prepared to protect every Ghanaian and all stakeholders involved in this election, ensuring it is conducted peacefully and in the best interest of the nation,” he assured.
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