The Electoral Commission (EC) has pledged to deliver a credible and robust Final Voters Register in preparation for the December 2024 Elections.
Emphasizing the importance of a reliable register as the foundation of fair and transparent elections, the Commission has expressed its commitment to addressing the concerns of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and other stakeholders.
This assurance comes in response to the NDC’s “Enough is Enough“ nationwide demonstration held on September 17, during which party leaders called for reforms in the voter registration process.
National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia articulated the NDC’s demands, stating, “We want the EC to ensure a free, fair, and transparent election and a credible register is central to that goal.“
He underscored the critical nature of self-determination in a functioning democracy and warned that Ghana’s democratic framework is currently under threat.
In a statement, the EC acknowledged the NDC’s concerns and reassured the public that the process of finalizing the voter register is still in its early stages.
“The Commission is mindful that the Voters Register is the bedrock of credible, fair, and transparent elections,“ they stated, emphasizing their commitment to engaging with the NDC to address any issues.
The EC reiterated that its doors remain open for further stakeholder dialogue.
Below is the EC’s response.
RESPONSE TO NDC’S PETITION FOLLOWING DEMONSTRATION ON TUESDAY, 17TH SEPTEMBER, 2024
The Electoral Commission has received the petition submitted by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) at the end of their demonstration on Tuesday, 17th September, 2024. The Commission will review the petition and provide its response in the coming days.
The Commission wishes to assure the General Public that the process of producing the Final Register is in its early stages.
The Commission is mindful that the Voters Register is the bedrock of credible, fair and transparent Elections. We assure the NDC and all Stakeholders of our avowed commitment to delivering a credible and robust Final Register ahead of the December 2024 Elections.
In the meantime, our doors remain open. We look forward to engaging the NDC on their concerns.
Thank you.
