Low Voter Turnout Marks Ejisu By-Election as Only 49.1% of Expected Voters Participate

Tuesday’s Ejisu by-election, to elect a successor to the late incumbent MP, Dr. John Kumah, had a disappointingly low voter turnout, with only 49.1% of the expected 106,812 voters casting their ballots.

Despite expectations for a significant voter turnout, only 52,485 individuals participated in the electoral process.

Reports suggest that various factors contributed to the low turnout, including widespread voter apathy and the coincidence of the election day with a market day in Ejisu.

Meanwhile, the EC has issued a plea for calm in the wake of its decision to suspend two officials who were allegedly caught on video accepting bribes during the Ejisu by-election.

In a statement, the EC reiterated its commitment to upholding fundamental principles of integrity, honesty, and openness.

Dr Serebour Quaicoe, Director of Electoral Services at the Electoral Commission (EC), stated that the Commission has initiated an investigation into the alleged bribery incident involving the two officials during Tuesday’s Ejisu exercise.

Dr Quaicoe explained that the outcome of the investigation would dictate the EC’s subsequent course of action.