Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC) Jean Mensa has urged EC officials to approach their roles in the 2024 elections with integrity, reminding them that their actions will ultimately be judged by God.
Speaking during a conference to prepare staff for the elections, Mensa emphasized the critical responsibility they carry in ensuring a free, fair, and credible electoral process. Jean Mensa highlighted the importance of professionalism and impartiality in their work, encouraging officials to uphold the EC’s credibility. She stressed that public trust in the Commission is paramount to a peaceful and transparent election.
In addition, Mensa assured the public that the Electoral Commission has taken significant steps to guarantee the success of the upcoming elections. She noted that various measures have been implemented to prevent malpractices and ensure that the electoral process is seamless.
The EC Chairperson concluded with a call for divine guidance and protection as the nation heads to the polls. She encouraged her colleagues to stay focused and resist external pressures that could compromise their work.
Chairperson of Ghana’s Electoral Commission (EC) Jean Mensa’s Remarks
As the Commission has already indicated, our collective roles – yours and ours – is not to make anybody a President or a Member of Parliament. Ours is to conduct orderly, credible, fair, and highly professional and efficient elections.
That is what we have all been employed to do and that is what we have employed you to do. In doing so, we charge you to do it with integrity and to let truth guide you.We must understand that this is not just about us; we will answer to a higher power for how we perform our duties.
Be fair in all your dealings; be transparent and above board; follow the directions provided you by the Commission, including the wearing of gloves before counting of votes, the posting of Pink Sheets in all Polling Stations, among others. Count the votes accurately, and fill out the forms professionally, Madam Jean Mensa remarked.
