Volta and Bono are not the only areas experiencing a lack of ballot paper for the general elections in 2024, the Electoral Commission (EC) has said.

Similar shortages are occurring in other regions of the nation, according to the EC.

In response to public concerns, the Deputy Commissioner, Dr. Bossman Asare, made this statement at an emergency meeting of the Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) on November 29.

Dr. Asare clarified that two letters, dated November 22 and November 28, respectively, had previously apprised the political parties of the situation.

"The Greater Accra, Western North, Upper West, Western, and Bono East Regions experienced the shortages. This also applied to the Bono and Volta regions. The political parties were notified in writing, much like in the Volta Region, and the reprint was made to make up for the gaps in those five regions. Why is there so much talk about the shortcomings of the Volta region alone? Would the Commission openly demand a copy of the votes to make up for the deficiencies if it had something to conceal?" he asked.

Dr. Asare encouraged patience as the Commission works smoothly to close the gap with just eight days left before the much-anticipated poll. The Commission exhorts the public, particularly political parties, to ignore mischief committed by those whose sole goal is to discredit the Commission and plant doubt and suspicion. The circulating memo reflects the Commission's determination to conduct itself in an open and responsible manner.

In order to avoid being influenced by individuals whose only goal is to sow fear and panic and damage the Commission's reputation in advance of the presidential and parliamentary elections, he urged the public and political parties to carefully read EC memos that might end up on social media.