EC to present voter’s register to political parties amid accuracy concerns on 1st October.
The Deputy Chairman of the Electoral Commission (EC), Dr Bossman Asare, made a significant announcement regarding the upcoming presentation of the voter’s register to political parties and other stakeholders on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. This decision comes in response to mounting concerns surrounding the accuracy and credibility of the voter’s register in preparation for the 2024 elections. The National Democratic Congress (NDC) and other political parties have been vocal in their calls for an audit of the voter’s register due to perceived inconsistencies. Despite initial resistance from the Electoral Commission, Dr Asare acknowledged the importance of addressing these concerns to uphold transparency in the electoral process.
Dr Asare highlighted the Commission’s commitment to fostering trust and accountability by involving political parties and civil society groups in the review of the voter’s register. This upcoming meeting on Tuesday will serve as a platform for stakeholders to scrutinize the register, voice any concerns they may have, and seek clarifications on issues. By facilitating this engagement, the EC aims to not only address the raised concerns but also to cultivate a spirit of collaboration between the Commission and various political entities.
“For the good people of our country, we have addressed all the concerns that were raised and right now we have informed the political parties that we will have an IPAC meeting with them on Tuesday and in the said meeting, we will present the entire voter’s register to the political parties and other groups on Tuesday. So we want to request all of them to make themselves available at the meeting,” he said.
