Political science lecturer at the University of Ghana, Prof.
Ransford Gyampo, has emphasized the importance of the Electoral Commission (EC) consulting stakeholders before implementing major decisions, especially in an environment of public distrust.
Speaking about the EC's recent directive restricting media coverage at district and regional collation centers on the KeyPoints on TV3 Saturday November, 30, 2024, Prof.
Gyampo expressed concerns over the lack of prior dialogue with media practitioners, a situation he believes caused unnecessary backlash. "Nothing prevented the Electoral Commission from dialoguing with media houses and practitioners about its decision.