EC Officer in Afadjato South Breaches Policy, but Elections Unaffected.
The Electoral Commission (EC) has confirmed that a District Electoral Officer (DEO) in the Afadjato South Constituency breached policy by transporting election materials in a private vehicle without police escort. The police have taken custody of the materials and are investigating the matter alongside the EC's internal probe.The EC reiterated its policy that election materials must be transported in official vehicles with a police escort. Despite the violation, the Commission assured the public that this breach would not compromise the integrity of the elections scheduled for Saturday, December 7, 2024.This incident comes as the EC emphasizes the importance of strict adherence to protocols to ensure free, fair, and transparent elections.