The Presidential Elections Committee of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) has released a comprehensive set of protocols aimed at ensuring a transparent, fair, and secure voting process at the Special Delegates election on Saturday.
Key protocols outlined by the Committee include entrusting the electoral procedure entirely to the Electoral Commission, which bears the responsibility of ensuring an unbiased and transparent election.
Security matters fall under the exclusive purview of the police, and access beyond secure perimeters is limited to duly accredited delegates, aspirants, committee members, or their representatives, and agents of the aspirants.
“We kindly remind delegates to have their identification cards with them and to verify their names at the initial security checkpoint,” the Committee advised.
The Committee further called on all Regional Executive Committees to halt any planned programs or events involving delegates for the week leading up to the Electoral College Election.
Delegates are urged to strictly adhere to electoral laws, regulations, and rules on the designated Election Day.
In a stern warning against breaches of electoral regulations, the Committee emphasized that capturing images of cast ballots is strictly prohibited and will result in punitive measures.
Publicly displaying cast ballots is also highlighted as a criminal offense, with violators facing legal repercussions.
“We want to ensure that the voting process is conducted with the utmost fairness and confidentiality,” the Committee stressed.
With regards to the voting day, the Committee confirmed that there will be no provision for a public address or a congress, ensuring an environment free from external influence on the delegates’ choices.
The Committee assured all stakeholders that the implemented guidelines would safeguard the voting preferences and patterns of individual voters, ensuring the integrity of the election.
“We are dedicated to conducting an election that is unbiased, transparent, and free from any form of favoritism. This requires the cooperation of all stakeholders,” the Committee affirmed.
