EC to Review Constitutional Instrument 127 to Enhance Election Results Transmission

Key Takeaways

• The Electoral Commission (EC) plans to review Constitutional Instrument 127 (CI 127) to strengthen the transmission and management of election results.
• The proposed reforms aim to address challenges encountered during the 2024 general elections and improve the security, transparency, and efficiency of the results management process.
• The EC intends to introduce a dedicated online portal for transmitting scanned copies of election results, while maintaining physical result sheets.

The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced plans to review Constitutional Instrument 127 (CI 127), which regulates the conduct of elections, as part of efforts to strengthen the transmission and management of election results. The review is expected to address some of the challenges encountered during the 2024 general elections and improve the security, transparency, and efficiency of the results management process.

The EC’s Director of Electoral Services, Samuel Dottoh Kwaah, disclosed this on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, during an inter-party dialogue organised by the National Peace Council in Accra. According to him, the Commission intends to introduce a dedicated online portal through which scanned copies of election results can be transmitted, while the existing system of maintaining physical result sheets will continue.

Background & Context

The 2024 general elections in Ghana were characterised by challenges in the transmission and management of election results. The EC has since been working to address these challenges and strengthen the electoral process. The review of CI 127 is part of this effort to improve the integrity of the results transmission process and reduce opportunities for disruptions and disputes during the collation of election results.

The review of CI 127 is also expected to provide an opportunity for political parties to submit their views and recommendations on the proposed reforms. The EC has invited political parties to participate in the review process and contribute to the development of a more transparent and efficient electoral process.

Key Findings

The proposed reforms aim to introduce a dedicated online portal for transmitting scanned copies of election results. This would provide an additional layer of security in the transmission of results and prevent disruptions at collation centres. The physical results would continue to be maintained, as required by CI 127.

The proposed reforms are expected to improve the transparency and accountability of the electoral process. By introducing a digital transmission system, the EC aims to reduce the risk of errors and disputes during the collation of election results.

Broader Implications

The review of CI 127 and the proposed reforms have broader implications for the electoral process in Ghana. The introduction of a digital transmission system would be a significant step towards improving the integrity and transparency of the electoral process. It would also provide an opportunity for the EC to address some of the challenges encountered during the 2024 general elections.

The proposed reforms are expected to have a positive impact on the electoral process in Ghana. By improving the security, transparency, and efficiency of the results management process, the EC would be able to reduce the risk of disputes and ensure that the electoral process is conducted in a fair and transparent manner.

Looking Ahead

The EC has not yet announced a specific timeline for completing the review of CI 127 or launching the proposed results transmission portal. However, the Commission has indicated that it intends to complete the review and launch the portal in the near future. The EC has also invited political parties to submit their views and recommendations on the proposed reforms.

The proposed reforms are expected to improve the electoral process in Ghana and provide a more transparent and efficient platform for the transmission and management of election results. The EC’s efforts to strengthen the electoral process would be a significant step towards improving the integrity and accountability of the electoral process in Ghana.