The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Mensa, has stated that it is not standard practice for the commission’s officials, including the chairperson and deputies, to attend swearing-in ceremonies unless they receive a formal invitation.

Speaking at an Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting on Wednesday, February 26, to review the 2024 general elections, she clarified that the commission was not invited to President John Dramani Mahama’s inauguration or any ministerial swearing-ins.

Her comments were in response to questions about her absence at President Mahama’s swearing-in on January 7.

Jean Mensa explained that the commission follows a long-standing policy regarding such events.

“I was in the country, but as a policy, the chairperson, deputies, and other commission members do not attend swearing-in ceremonies unless officially invited. We did not receive any invitation.

“I know dignitaries and special guests are usually invited, but for as long as we have been in office, the commission has never attended any swearing-in ceremony,” she stated.