National Chairman of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo, has kicked against the ‘No Face Masks No Vote’ directive by the Electoral Commission (EC).
He argued that since that law is not in the election regulation, the EC cannot stop anyone without a facemask from casting his or her ballot.
As part of ensuring strict adherence to the COVID-19 protocols on Election Day, December 7, 2020, the EC has urged every voter to wear face mask to the polling station.
Ashanti Regional Director of the EC, Benjamin Bannor-Bio, said potential voters would be turned away if they fail to wear a face mask.
Though the exercise is not to disenfranchise anyone, he said the directive is to ensure public safety.
But the NDC National Chairman on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen programme Friday, vehemently disagreed with the justification by the EC for the directive.
He was certain a voter turned away for not wearing face mask might not return to vote- a situation he argued might affect their chances of winning the elections.
“How can you come out with a regulation you cannot implement? That directive cannot be implemented!” the NDC National Chairman fumed.
The only way the NDC will support the directive, Mr Ofosu-Ampofo said, is for the EC to provide face mask at all polling stations.
“Government must resource EC to provide face masks for those who will not have otherwise we won’t support it,” he added.
Latest Stories
-
Domestic tourism on the rebound with 1.4m visits to attraction sites in 2023 – GTA
18 mins -
Government working hard to complete Tema General Hospital project – Dr Okoe Boye
29 mins -
Ipswich Town seal Premier League promotion after 22 years absence
33 mins -
Accord journalists the respect due them – Opare Gyan
33 mins -
EPL: Arsenal beat Bournemouth to go four points clear of Man City
43 mins -
Cecilia Dapaah’s case: What’s happening now is a clear indication of cover-up – Amaliba
44 mins -
I felt rejected by Ghanaians – AY Poyoo
59 mins -
Terrorist cell of five Daesh supporters dismantled in Essaouira
2 hours -
My former manager deleted my songs from streaming platforms – AY Poyoo
2 hours -
Afronita and Abigail get standing ovation at Britain’s Got Talent
2 hours -
Accused in murder of a military officer in Kasoa remanded
2 hours -
OSP cleared Cecilia Dapaah of corruption after investigations, not AG’s office – Godfred Dame
3 hours -
OSP only gave EOCO a narrow remit to investigate money laundering – A-G
3 hours -
Ghana’s Osman Bukari wins second successive Serbian Super League title with Red Star
3 hours -
GES bemoans growing tattooing, multiple-piercing, and bleaching among pupils
3 hours