Behind the Scenes: How election results are counted in Ghana

Ghana’s December 7, 2024, general elections follow a structured vote-counting process designed for transparency.

After polls close at 5:00 PM, counting begins at each polling station, monitored by party agents, observers, and the media.

Results are recorded on the “pink sheet,” detailing votes, rejected ballots, and signatures.

These results are aggregated at constituency collation centers, where both physical and electronic transmissions ensure accuracy.

The Electoral Commission (EC) verifies results at the National Collation Center in Accra and announces certified outcomes.

Ghana's legal framework mandates presidential results be declared within three days.

Safeguards like party agent sign-offs and media access uphold transparency, ensuring public confidence in the process. Only the EC can declare official results.