Ghana’s political environment has been thrown into turmoil following claims by an Electoral Commission (EC) member that he was pressured into declaring Ebi Bright the winner of a parliamentary contest. The revelation has ignited debate over the transparency of the EC and the role of Chairperson Jean Mensa in upholding election integrity.

During a confidential discussion that has since become public, the official revealed that external forces influenced the decision to name the National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate, Ebi Bright, as the elected MP. He stated that heated arguments took place behind the scenes and that he ultimately declared the result under duress. “Despite having serious concerns about the legitimacy of the vote count, I was pushed to go ahead with the declaration,” he admitted.

This disclosure has cast a shadow over the EC’s neutrality, suggesting that internal procedures may have been compromised. Critics argue that if commission members can be coerced into making announcements, the trust in Ghana’s electoral framework is at serious risk.

Jean Mensa, who has previously been accused of partisanship, now faces renewed criticism. There are increasing demands for a thorough and independent inquiry to uncover the truth and restore confidence in the system.

The revelation has sparked outrage on social media, with citizens and political analysts alike voicing alarm and demanding institutional reforms to safeguard electoral fairness going forward.

Source:ghanaweb