The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has assured voters and candidates that the Ol Kalou by-election will be conducted transparently, with measures put in place to ensure the integrity of the results management process.
Speaking on Tuesday, IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon said party agents will be allowed to take photographs of Form 34A at polling stations and immediately share them with their respective candidates to enhance transparency.
"The results management and declaration process will be transparent. Agents will be allowed to take photos of Form 34A and send them to their candidates. Ballot boxes will be counted and results tabulated in an open and transparent process," Ethekon said.
He added that the commission has strengthened transparency measures to bolster public confidence in the election outcome.
At the same time, the IEBC warned politicians against violating the Electoral Code of Conduct, saying action has already been taken against some individuals accused of misconduct during the campaign period.
"We have summoned some politicians and taken action against some of them, including imposing fines and requiring them to sign the Political Parties Code of Conduct. The Electoral Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee will continue its work until after the results are announced," Ethekon said.
The IEBC chair also urged members of the public, candidates and political parties to report any electoral offences or misconduct to the commission for prompt action.
The Ol Kalou by-election is expected to test the commission's preparedness under its new leadership, with election officials emphasizing transparency, accountability and adherence to electoral laws throughout the voting and tallying process.
