EC to NDC: Protests won’t ensure a credible voters register

The Electoral Commission (EC) has responded to concerns from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) about the credibility of the 2024 Voters Register, stressing that demonstrations are not the appropriate way to address the issue.

According to the EC, the NDC has been repeatedly asked to provide evidence of the discrepancies they claim exist in the voters’ register, but the party has yet to comply. Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Samuel Tettey, Deputy Commissioner of Operations, emphasized that the EC had urged the NDC to bring their concerns to the table for investigation and resolution.

The Commission highlighted that during a previous meeting, it had assured the NDC that any issues brought forward would be thoroughly investigated within a week. However, the EC explained that it could not proceed with the investigation in the absence of data from the NDC.

The EC remains firm in its belief that dialogue, rather than protests, is the most effective way to ensure a credible and robust voters’ register. It called on former President John Mahama to encourage the NDC to engage in discussions with the Commission.

“We believe the surest way to attain a credible and robust register is not through demonstrations,” the EC stated. “The Commission has repeatedly requested the data on discrepancies from the NDC, but nothing has been provided. Their approach will not lead to a credible register.”

The EC also reassured the public and political parties that it is committed to addressing any discrepancies and delivering a transparent voters’ register for the December 2024 General Elections. It called on the public to trust the Commission to deliver, just as it had in 2020, promising, “We are committed to providing a free, fair, and credible election once again.”

Source:dailymailgh.com