Viral Video of Voters Register in White Truck Not from EC – Electoral Commission Clarifies
The Electoral Commission (EC) has urged the public to disregard a viral video circulating on social media that purports to show a voters register for Ahafo Ano 1 and 2 being transported in a white pick-up truck alongside other registers.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, the EC clarified that the register shown in the video is not an official register of the Commission. According to the EC, its registers are printed in black and white, unlike the coloured document depicted in the video.
“The Voters Register shown in the video is not that of the EC. The Commission’s registers are black and white and not coloured as shown in the video,” the statement emphasized.
The EC also explained that the Final Register provided to political parties is printed by the parties themselves for use by their agents. Furthermore, the white pick-up truck shown in the video does not belong to the EC.
“The Public should disregard the said video. It is calculated to create suspicion and mistrust for the Commission and its work,” the EC added.
Deputy Chairman of the EC, Samuel Tettey, called on the Police to investigate the matter, noting that the visible registration number of the truck could aid authorities in their probe.
Below is the full statement from the Electoral Commission:
STATEMENT FROM THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION
The Electoral Commission (EC) has taken note of a video circulating on social media which shows a copy of a supposed Voters Register for Ahafo Ano 1 and 2 being transported in a white pick-up truck together with other registers.
The Voters Register shown in the video is not that of the EC. The Commission’s registers are black and white and not coloured as shown in the video.
It is important to note that the Commission provides the Final Register to the Political Parties. As has been the practice, the Political Parties also print the Final Register for their Agents. Additionally, it is instructive to note that the truck in the video does not belong to the Commission.
The Public should disregard the said video. It is calculated to create suspicion and mistrust for the Commission and its work.
We urge the Police to investigate this matter. The registration number of the pick-up truck, which is visible in the video, should be able to assist the Police in their investigations.
Thank you.
Samuel Tettey
Deputy Chairman, Operations
