Election Watch Ghana has submitted a Right to Information (RTI) request to the Electoral Commission (EC) seeking comprehensive details about contracts related to the printing of ballots and notices of polls.
The request, filed under the Right to Information Act, 2019 (Act 989), is also grounded in Article 21(f) of the 1992 Constitution, which supports the public’s right to access such information.
The group is requesting specifics about the procurement process, including the date the tender was published, details of the companies that bid, and the criteria used in selecting the final contractors for the job.
Election Watch Ghana believes that transparency in these matters is crucial, given the significance of ballot printing to the electoral process.
This RTI filing follows the Electoral Commission’s recent announcement on Wednesday, October 9, that it will soon begin printing ballot papers and notices of polls.
The EC had outlined its plan to print notices of poll on October 11, and ballots shortly thereafter.
In addition to procurement details, Election Watch Ghana’s request also asks for a breakdown of the bidding process, the methodology used for bid evaluation, and minutes of meetings with political parties regarding final contractor selections.
The group further seeks copies of all communication between the EC and the shortlisted companies.
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