Election 2024: Jean Mensa Urges EC Officials to Uphold Integrity, Says 'God Will Judge Our Actions'

With the 2024 elections drawing closer, Jean Mensa, Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), has issued a strong call to electoral officials to carry out their duties with integrity, professionalism, and fairness. Speaking on Thursday, December 5, Mensa underscored the critical role election officials play in ensuring a transparent and credible electoral process.

Jean Mensa Urges EC Officials

“Our responsibility is not to make anyone a President or a Member of Parliament. Our job is to conduct orderly, credible, fair, and highly professional elections,” Mensa stated.

She emphasized the importance of truth and impartiality in every aspect of their work. “Be fair in all your dealings; be transparent and above board. Follow the Commission’s guidelines meticulously, from wearing gloves while counting votes to accurately completing forms and posting Pink Sheets at polling stations. Every step matters,” she stressed.

Mensa highlighted the pivotal role of Presiding Officers, noting that the accuracy and professionalism of their work at polling stations directly determine the election’s outcome. She urged them to approach their responsibilities with a sense of duty, integrity, and accountability.

“Your work at the polling stations, particularly regarding the Pink Sheets, is what ultimately determines the election results. Let integrity, truth, and God’s light guide you in this process,” she added.

In a powerful reminder, Mensa called on all officials to reflect on the spiritual accountability of their actions. “At the end of the day, we will all be answerable to God for what we do. Let us remember that God will judge us for our actions and activities,” she concluded.

Her address comes at a crucial time, as public confidence in the electoral process hinges on the professionalism and impartiality of those tasked with managing it. Mensa’s message serves as both a directive and a moral appeal to uphold the democratic principles on which Ghana’s elections are built.