The Electoral Commission of Ghana (EC) has announced its readiness to conduct a by-election for the Ejisu Constituency in the Ashanti region following the passing of Member of Parliament, John Kumah.
The news of Dr. Kumah’s death has deeply affected Parliament, with Deputy Finance Minister and MP for Atiwa East, Mrs. Abena Osei-Asare, mourning uncontrollably upon hearing the news.
Dr. John Kumah had been battling an undisclosed illness for some time, prompting him to seek treatment in Germany. Despite his health challenges, he returned to Ghana to ensure the passage of critical revenue measures in the 2024 budget, following threats of rejection from the minority.
In an interview on Morning Starr with Francis Abban monitored by Apexnewsgh, the Director for Electoral Services at the Electoral Commission, Dr. Serebour Quaicoe, explained that the Commission always prepares for such situations. According to Article 112 of the Constitution, when a vacancy occurs, the Clerk of Parliament must inform the Electoral Commission within seven days. The Commission has thirty days to conduct a by-election in ordinary circumstances, but in the case of a death, they have sixty days.
Mr. Quaicoe assured the public that the EC is ever ready to conduct the by-election, as provisions are always made in the budget for such occurrences. Once officially informed, the Commission will kick-start the process to ensure a smooth election process for the Ejisu Constituency.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana
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