The Electoral Commission (EC) has defended its decision to disqualify several presidential candidates from participating in the upcoming December 7 elections, stating that it is ready to address any legal challenges that may arise.
On September 20, the EC disqualified 11 presidential aspirants, including Bernard Anbataayela Mornah, the flagbearer of the People’s National Convention (PNC), for failing to meet the required criteria.
In response, both Bernard Mornah and Kofi Siaw Asamoah of the Progressive People’s Party have filed lawsuits, seeking to overturn the EC’s decision and compel the Commission to include them on the ballot.
However, speaking at an Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting at the Alisa Hotel in Accra on October 1, EC Chairperson Madam Jean Mensa reiterated that the Commission followed a rigorous and transparent process in vetting all nomination forms.
“The nominations process was open and fair. Committees were established to review the forms, and reports were provided based on their findings. The process was transparent,” Madam Mensa stated.
She also addressed the legal challenges, saying, “A few have taken us to court, and we are ready to demonstrate to the people of Ghana that the process was fair and transparent. The EC has nothing to hide and no intention of obstructing anyone’s presidential aspirations.”