The Electoral Commission has withdrawn two temporary staff following an alleged bribery allegation at a polling station in the ongoing Ejisu constituency by-election.
The alleged video captures a gentleman dropping a white envelope on the table manned by the Presiding Officer and Ballot Issuer at the Fumesua Pentecost Church polling station.
A statement from the commission said it had taken notice of the video and has begun an expedited investigation into the matter.
The commission assured that it will continue to uphold the principles and values of integrity, truth and transparency.
According to them, these values are reinforced during the training of all temporary staff.
The commission warned that it will not countenance acts which cast a slur on the integrity of the institution and will not hesitate to sanction its officials who violate its laws.
Meanwhile, six individuals are contesting the Ejisu by-election: NPP candidate Kwabena Boateng; Kwabena Owusu Aduomi, a former NPP MP who is now running as an independent candidate; Esther Osei (CPP); Beatrice Boakye (LPG); Gabriel Agyemang Joseph (Independent); and Attakorah Joseph (Independent).
Below is a statement from the EC.
