According to the new rules, only eight media outlets will be allowed at each constituency collation centre. At the regional collation centres, the EC has set a cap of 12 media organizations, including five TV stations and seven radio stations.

Dr Eric Bossman Asare, Deputy Commissioner of the EC, explained the decision during an interview on Citi FM on Tuesday (26 November). He stated that the restrictions aim to streamline the collation process and maintain smooth operations at both the constituency and regional levels.

“We arrived at this conclusion based on our past experiences and the nature of the collation centres. If the centres are not managed properly, they could pose challenges,” Dr. Asare said.

He further added, “The commission believes that this arrangement will help ensure a smooth collation process at both levels. By limiting media presence, we hope to avoid unnecessary disruptions and maintain order.”