Dr. Bossman Asare, Deputy Chairman of the Electoral Commission (EC), has announced that the commission will present the full voter’s register to political parties and other stakeholders on Tuesday, October 1, 2024.
This decision comes in response to growing concerns regarding the accuracy and credibility of the provisional voter’s register ahead of the 2024 elections. Political parties, particularly the National Democratic Congress (NDC), have called for an audit of the voter’s register, citing alleged discrepancies and demanding immediate action to ensure transparency in the electoral process.
While the EC had previously dismissed calls for an audit as unnecessary, Dr. Asare reassured the public that the commission is committed to ensuring a fair and transparent electoral process.
Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile program on Saturday, September 28, Dr. Asare explained that presenting the register to political parties and civil society groups is part of the EC’s efforts to build trust and promote accountability. The upcoming meeting will offer stakeholders the chance to review the register, raise concerns, and seek clarifications on any issues.
Dr. Asare expressed optimism that this engagement would help address concerns and foster collaboration between the EC and political parties.
“For the good people of our country, we have addressed all the concerns that were raised, and we have informed the political parties about an IPAC meeting on Tuesday. During this meeting, we will present the entire voter’s register to the political parties and other groups. We encourage everyone to attend,” he stated.