Mercy360 Blog of Friday, 13 December 2024
Source: Mercy Mensah

A shocking revelation has rocked Ghana's political scene, with an Electoral Commission (EC) official claiming he was pressured into announcing Ebi Bright as the winner of a recent parliamentary election. This bombshell has raised serious concerns about the integrity of the electoral process and the decision-making practices within the EC, particularly under Chairperson Jean Mensa's leadership.
According to the EC official, outside influences played a significant role in the decision to declare Ebi Bright, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate, as the election winner. The official revealed that there were heated discussions prior to the announcement, with various parties exerting their influence over the proceedings. The official even stated that they were "compelled to declare Ebi Bright as the winner, even though I had reservations about the validity of the results" .
This revelation has sparked outrage among political analysts and the public, who are now questioning the authenticity of the electoral results. The allegations against the EC pose serious challenges for the organization, which is tasked with ensuring fair and transparent elections in Ghana. Critics argue that if officials are being coerced into making declarations contrary to their judgment, it severely undermines public confidence in the electoral system.
Ebi Bright's victory in the Tema Central parliamentary election was a closely contested one, with her securing 18,539 votes against Charles Forson's 18,421 votes . The election was marked by tensions and disputes over the results, with the NDC supporters eventually celebrating Bright's victory.
The public's response to this news has been immediate and passionate, with many taking to social media to express their anger and concern. There are growing calls for an independent investigation into the EC's practices, with many urging the commission to regain its credibility among the Ghanaian populace.
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