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Election 2024: EC hires over 200 experts to assist with result compilation

The Electoral Commission (EC) has reiterated its dedication to ensuring a flawless election process in order to preserve democratic principles and public confidence.

The EC has initiated a strategic recruitment push to improve its operational efficiency, bringing in more than 200 experts with a background in mathematics, statistics, and related quantitative subjects. By taking this action, the election results’ legitimacy and dependability will be increased.

Dr. Eric Bossman Asare, the Deputy Chairperson of the EC, discussed the Commission’s preparations in a media interview on Tuesday, November 5, stressing the importance of accuracy and transparency in the approaching elections.

He emphasized that the EC is committed to avoiding mistakes of all sizes that can cause public trust to be eroded.

Dr. Eric Bossman Asare emhasised that the recently hired experts contribute strong analytical abilities to support correct data collection, vote tabulation, and statistical analysis—all of which are critical to a reliable and accurate election process.

“The Commission has already recruited over 280,000 individuals who are going to work on this election. We have also recruited people who are going to help with the collation.

“These are people who have a background in mathematics, actuarial science, and statistics and will be assisting with quantitative methods. So they are going to assist the returning officers at the constituency level,” Dr. Eric Bossman Asare is quoted to have said in a report by citinewsroom.com.

 

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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