Special Voting: Punish violators of the electoral laws – CODEO

The Coalition of Domestic Election Observers (CODEO) says it observed acts that violated the electoral laws during the special voting exercise on Monday, December 2.

CODEO said it took note of allegations of vote-buying during the polls.

To that end, they have called on the Ghana Police Service to take decisive action against the culprits.

“CODEO is alarmed by the observed incidents of vote-buying and the photographing of cast ballots. It is concerning that some presiding officers and security officers did nothing to stop the violations.

“The Coalition is calling on the Ghana Police Service to take swift action against all such cases, including those reported in the media,” a statement issued said.

The statement further called on all political parties to refrain from these practices.

“As a matter of urgency, the EC and the National Election Security Task Force must issue strict directives to presiding officers and security offices on what actions to take when they witness election offences. This will help forestall similar occurrences during the December 7 polls.

“CODEO urges the Ghana Police Service to update the public on any such actions. CODEO acknowledges the interest taken by the Office of the Special Prosecutor in these matters. CODEO calls on all political parties to refrain from these practices, which are deeply damaging to the integrity of the electoral process, and on voters to refuse any attempts of inducement and freely express their right to vote on December 7.”

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