Editor-in-chief of the New Crusading Guide newspaper, Abdul Malik Kweku Baako says the whole exercise of the Electoral Commission (EC) changing its logo ought not to have been considered at all.

"I think it is completely unnecessary. The original logo represents our history, culture and spiritual and spirituality as a nation,” Mr. Baako said. 

The new one does not excite me, Mr. Baako said adding, “I don’t see any Ghanaianness in it, the closest thing was the red, gold, green in there.”   

Speaking on JOYNEWS/MultiTV's news analysis program Newsfile, he said the Commissions 5-year plan was readable, well captured and well presented  and he does not have anything in principle against it the mission and the vision as well as the objectives they have set.  

Mr. Baako said if what are captured in the plan are implemented, it will be good for the EC as well as the image of Ghana’s electoral system's efficiency and integrity. 

However, he had issues with the timing of the launch of the plan as he believes this should have been done after elections seeing as November is near.

Mr. Baako said the EC needs resources which are key to the EC's commitment to execute its mandate. He called on the need to have everyone’s support including donors and government for the EC to succeed..

He bemoaned the cost involved in changing letterheads and stickers on the Commission’s vehicles and other properties.

Mr. Baako noted that there have been questions of accountability regarding the procurement process and other related issues which Ghanaians need answers to eventually.

“It is incumbent on the Commission to as soon as possible provide us with the figures of how much is going where,” Mr. Baako said.

Regarding the posture of the EC Chair in answering questions on the day of the launch, for which she has received a lot of flack, Mr. Baako lauded her confidence but warned that care must be taken as a thin line separate confidence and arrogance.

“I am prepared to give Madam Osei the benefit of the doubt in terms of this new career. I will allow time and space to be able to do a serious analysis on her level of competence and authority,” Baako said.

He added that because the posturing and attitude all come together, it could create intergrity crisis for the EC and the early it is nipped in the bud the better.