The Electoral Commissioner, Jean Mensa has assured that the Electoral Commission (EC) will maintain transparency in the December elections.
She said this when she appeared in Parliament on Friday, July 19.
Responding to questions from Members of Parliament, Ms. Mensa emphasised the Commission’s dedication to conducting free, fair, and transparent elections.
“From the registration to the declaration, our processes are embedded with one key ingredient. And that is transparency, transparency, transparency. As such we will continue to operate in the spirit of transparency, fairness and integrity as embedded in our motto,” she explained.
She reiterated that all necessary measures are being put in place to ensure the integrity of the electoral process.
Ms. Mensa’s appearance in Parliament comes amid heightened scrutiny and public interest in the electoral process, with various stakeholders calling for accountability and transparency in the lead-up to the elections.
But the EC Chair reiterated that the commission is not responsible for security during the polls.
She said her outfit has introduced rigorous means of collecting data as far as its activities are concerned.
