The chairperson and the entire Electoral Commission of Ghana was until a few hours ago, drenched in praise (for a job well done) by Ghanaians who had earlier on cast their votes in the on-going general elections in the country.

However, the delay in announcing official results - due to alleged over voting in some areas - is leading to a dwindling confidence in the EC and their ability to carry out a free and fair elections.

Award winning investigative journalist, Manasseh Azure wrote that the delay in releasing the official results was causing more harm than good in a rather tense environment.

Senior editor at Multimedia, Ato Dadzie who praised the EC yesterday during the smooth process of voting says he has taken back all he said about the commission.

TV personality Kwame Gyan also expressed concern over the delay

And people's confidence began to dwindle

On Twitter, someone was not up for a 72 hour wait

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kwame ankamah kusi @slymelo

Charlotte Osei, don't allow the devil to use you. Aba nonsense this, 72 hrs for what

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Of course, there is always someone to say "I told you so."

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#NanaB3ba @NYboateng

And to think people were congratulating Charlotte Osei and the EC yesterday. Real work and they are failing.

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People are mad chale...

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Keyser Söze @DreamChaserrr__

Charlotte Osei was and is a disaster. She's basically undone all the good work her officials did yesterday by championing over voting

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You can trust Ghanaians to always manage to have a laugh even in times of worry

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Barça-ress @rakaromie

I'm sure Charlotte Osei broke her virginity after marriage...ei! The wait is real paaaaa

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