EC to engage lawyers, accountants as electoral officers in December polls
The EC chairperson explained at a press conference in Accra that this was necessary to ensure the polls in December are credible.
This was revealed by the Chair of the Electoral Commission (EC) Mrs. Charlotte Osei at a press briefing in Accra on August 23.
She explained that these professionals will help prevent or reduce any irregularities that may occur in the filling of forms.
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She said this was necessary to make the election process more credible. She said that such people would be made to take an oath before a magistrate so that in case they flout the law, they would be punished.
Electoral officers who violate election regulations in the upcoming December polls will face up to two years jail term.
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