The Ghana Elections Project (TGEP) strongly supports an independent audit of the voter register ahead of the December 7 General Elections.
In a statement released on September 19, 2024, the group criticized the Electoral Commission (EC) for its “nonchalant attitude” towards calls for such an audit.
TGEP stated, “The Commission’s dismissive posture does not befit an independent constitutional body mandated to conduct public elections in a democratic country like Ghana.” This statement follows a protest held by the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), which also called for a voter register audit.
While the EC has agreed to meet with NDC leadership to discuss their grievances, TGEP reminded the Commission of its role as an impartial umpire and urged it to avoid any actions that could suggest bias. They cited a recent Afrobarometer survey indicating that the EC is among the least trusted institutions in the country.
The group further warned that behaviours undermining public confidence could jeopardize the credibility of the upcoming election results. “The Electoral Commission must build public confidence in its work before and after the December 7 General Elections, starting with the voter’s register,” they asserted.
TGEP concluded by urging the EC to comply with calls for an independent audit to prevent disenfranchisement. It cited previous instances where voters from Santrokofi, Akpafu, Lolobi, and Likpe were denied their democratic rights in the 2020 elections.
