The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Jean Adukwei Mensa, has attributed delays in declaring the 2024 election results to disruptions caused by attacks on EC officers and the destruction of election logistics.

Speaking on Sunday, December 8, she appealed to political party supporters to desist from interfering with the collation process.

“Some supporters, in their anxiety and excitement, have besieged collation centres, obstructing our officers and, in some cases, destroying essential equipment,” Jean Mensa revealed.

“This has significantly slowed down the collation process at various levels.”

She explained that the collation process is complex and involves party agents, observers, and the media at every stage—from polling stations to the national collation centre.

Any disruption not only causes delays but also undermines the transparency of the process.

“Our officers need unhindered access and a safe environment to work. We have communicated directly with the leadership of political parties to recall their supporters from these centres,” Mensa said, stating the need for collaboration to ensure peace.

The EC Chair also noted that in cases where certain constituencies face extreme delays, the Commission would proceed with the collation and declaration of presidential results, provided it does not affect the overall outcome.

“Where results from a constituency are delayed, and it is evident that it will not impact the outcome of the presidential election, we will proceed to declare the results.

"This decision ensures we do not waste time unnecessarily while maintaining the integrity of the process,” she added.

Reassuring Ghanaians, Jean Mensa stated, “We have walked the path of transparency and accountability throughout this electoral process. The results we declare will reflect the will of the people as captured at the polls.”

Her comments come amid rising tensions, with reports of attacks at collation centres and growing public frustration over the delay in results.

She called on citizens to remain calm and allow the commission to perform its duties.

“Let us protect the peace and democracy that Ghana is known for,” she urged.