Electoral Commission(EC) officials have been advised against taking food or any gifts from political parties during the December 7 election.
The EC Director of Training, Dr Serebour Quaicoe sounded the message of caution in an interview on Asempa FM Ekosii Sen programme Wednesday.
Dr Quaicoe explained that, the decision is to prevent any situation that could affect the smooth conduct of the electoral process.
However, he noted that the EC officials will be given monies to buy food on their own.
“EC staff are not supposed to take food or anything at all from the political parties because if you get diarrhea or any problem, who will you blame?” he said.
Dr Quaicoe also cautioned candidates against sharing of items while voters are in the queue.
“The parameter is a security zone so once you find yourself there, it is because you have the right to be there but not to share anything,” he added.
He further advised voters to return home peacefully and wait for the results after casting their ballots.
His comment comes after some persons during the special voting were captured on camera in the Ayawaso West Wuogon constituency receiving food packs, water and drinks from the incumbent MP, Lydia Alhassan.
The action has sparked widespread condemnation amidst call for the MP’s arrest and prosecution.
The Office of the Special Prosecutor(OSP) has since commenced investigation into the incident.
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