The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Mensa, has asserted that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has yet to provide concrete evidence to support their claims of discrepancies in the voter’s register.
This follows the NDC’s concerns about the integrity of the register ahead of the 2024 general elections.
During an IPAC meeting on Tuesday, October 1, Madam Mensa clarified that while the EC welcomes scrutiny, the NDC had not submitted specific data or proof to back their allegations of inconsistencies.
She added that despite multiple invitations from the EC for the NDC to substantiate their claims, no evidence has been provided.
Jean Mensa stressed the importance of the voter’s register to the electoral process, emphasizing that any concerns about its integrity must be supported with evidence to be addressed effectively.
The EC Chairperson also noted that the current voter’s register is provisional and still undergoing updates. The ongoing exhibition process, designed to allow the public to make claims and objections, aims to identify and resolve any issues before the final version is released for the 2024 elections.
Mensa urged all political parties, including the NDC, to continue engaging constructively with the EC.
She reassured the public that the commission is committed to delivering a credible and accurate register for a free and fair election.
“The NDC presented five categories of issues with the register. The commission asked them to provide further evidence, assuring them that such issues are common with every voter’s register and the exhibition exercise is meant to identify and fix them. Unfortunately, the NDC has not yet submitted additional evidence to the EC.”
“This IPAC meeting was organized to allow all parties to present any evidence of discrepancies in the voter’s register, but it must be noted that the current register is neither perfect nor final”
Story by: Cindy Selasi Humade | univers.ug.edu.gh
