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'Don't denigrate EC' - Political Scientist to parties
Some parties and pressure groups raised concerns about the membership of the committee
Electoral Commissioner, Mrs Charlotte Osei
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The EC has come under pressure from some political over the composition of an 18-member election steering committee meant to help the election management body conduct smooth elections in November 2016 polls.
Some parties and pressure groups raised concerns about the membership of the committee, some of whom were said to be members of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC).
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The EC after an Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting held on Friday, agreed to suspend the election committee for broader consultation to take place.
However, the EC has denied suspending the 18-member National Election Steering Committee.
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A statement signed by the EC’s acting Director of Public Affairs, Christian Owusu Parry said the report making round in the media is untrue and must be disregarded by the general public.
Mr. Owusu Parry however, said "the committee remains in place until a contrary decision is made."
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But Dr Darko who spoke to Accra-based Class FM argued that, "We need to be careful not to demonise the very institution we have put in place. If we denigrate the institution and if we don’t support the institution to grow, then it’s a wasted effort. That is not to suggest at all that if the institutions are perhaps under performing, we should not interrogate them."
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