CODEO appeals for calm on adjournment of election in some polling stations

The Coalition of Domestic Election Observers (CODEO) has appealed to Ghanaians to remain calm and be law abiding as voting is extended to a second day at some polling stations.

In a statement, jointly signed by Professor Miranda Greenstreet and Justice V.C.R.A.C. Crabbe, joint chairpersons of CODEO, they said the announcement by the Electoral Commission to extend voting provides an opportunity for those who could not vote to exercise their right to vote.

It said it was essential to ensuring that critical incidents do not undermine the integrity of the election process.

It said CODEO operated a critical incident hotline for observers, constituency supervisors and regional coordinators throughout the day and that observers sent in reports on all serious issues that arose during the day.

It said a total of 79 critical incidents were reported at the opening of polls and during voting across the country and that the largest number of incidents reported came from Ashanti, Greater Accra and Northern Regions.

The most frequently reported critical incidents were the suspension of voting,intimidation/harrassment, and violation of voting procedures.

Cllick here for the full statement on CODEO's Election Day observation