The Electoral Commission (EC) has taken action by withdrawing two of its temporary staff members after a video surfaced allegedly showing them receiving what appears to be a bribe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The viral video depicts an unidentified individual placing a white envelope on the table in front of the EC officials during the Ejisu by-election.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a statement, the commission reaffirmed its dedication to upholding core principles of integrity, truth, and transparency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The two staff members have been withdrawn pending an investigation into the incident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Electoral Commission has taken immediate steps and has withdrawn the two (2) temporary staff while investigations take place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The two staff members have been withdrawn pending an investigation into the incident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Electoral Commission has taken immediate steps and has withdrawn the two (2) temporary staff while investigations take place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe commission upholds the principles and values of integrity, truth and transparency. These values are reinforced during the training of all temporary staff. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe commission will not countenance acts which cast a slur on the integrity of the institutions and will not hesitate to sanction its officials who violate its laws\u201d the commission stated. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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