The Electoral Commission has issued a plea for calm in the wake of its decision to suspend two officials who were allegedly caught on video accepting bribes during the Ejisu by-election.
The viral footage captures an unidentified individual placing a white envelope on the table in front of the EC officials during the by-election in Ejisu.
In a press release, the commission reiterated its commitment to upholding fundamental principles of integrity, honesty, and openness.
Dr. Serebour Quaicoe, Director of Electoral Services at the Electoral Commission (EC), addressed the matter in an interview with Citi News’ Hafiz Tijani, stating that the Commission has initiated an investigation into the alleged bribery incident involving the two officials during Tuesday’s by-election in Ejisu.
“The Electoral Commission has taken immediate steps and has withdrawn the two (2) temporary staff while investigations take place.
“The commission upholds the principles and values of integrity, truth and transparency. These values are reinforced during the training of all temporary staff.
“The commission will not countenance acts which cast a slur on the integrity of the institutions and will not hesitate to sanction its officials who violate its laws” the commission stated.
