Edudzi Kudzo Tamakloe, Director of Legal Affairs for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has alleged that the Electoral Commission’s (EC) perceived incompetence is deliberate.

Speaking during a panel discussion on TV3’s NewDay, Tamakloe expressed concerns over the leadership style of EC Chairperson Jean Mensa, warning that her approach could potentially lead to electoral chaos if not checked.

“The level of incompetence exhibited by the EC officials is deliberate,” Tamakloe asserted. “Someone can be incompetent due to a lack of training, but in this case, the commissioners are being deliberate about their incompetence.”

Providing an example, Tamakloe cited the contentious decision by the EC to re-run elections in the Dome Kwabenya constituency. He argued that this move was unnecessary and demonstrated poor judgment.

“After the mistake was made at the collation center, the logical course of action would have been to transpose the data onto the pink sheets and allow the party agents to sign. That would have resolved the issue without the need for a re-run,” Tamakloe explained.

The legal practitioner emphasized that such actions by the EC undermine confidence in the electoral process, calling for accountability and transparency in its operations to avert further disputes.