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NDC Seeks Emergency Discussion with EC on Voter Roll Exhibition

Story Highlights
  • NDC requests an urgent meeting with the Electoral Commission.
  • Concerns are over discrepancies in the 2024 voter exhibition exercise.
  • The NDC seeks a prompt resolution to ensure transparent elections.

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has formally requested an urgent meeting with the Electoral Commission to address concerns over the ongoing voter exhibition exercise. The party’s call for an emergency discussion comes in response to what they describe as significant discrepancies found in the provisional voter register.

In a letter addressed to the Electoral Commission, NDC General Secretary Fifi Kwetey highlighted the gravity of the issues uncovered during the voter exhibition process. Kwetey emphasized that these discrepancies are serious and warrant immediate attention to ensure the integrity of the voter roll.

According to the NDC, a thorough analysis of the provisional voter register has revealed numerous irregularities that need to be resolved promptly. The party is concerned that these issues could affect the accuracy and reliability of the voter list, which is crucial for the upcoming elections.

The voter exhibition exercise, which began on Tuesday, August 20, is a critical component of the electoral process, allowing citizens to review and verify their details on the register. This nationwide exercise is scheduled to conclude on Tuesday, August 27.

The NDC’s request for a meeting underscores the importance they place on addressing these discrepancies before the exercise concludes. They are seeking to ensure that any errors or irregularities are corrected in a timely manner.

The outcome of this meeting will be closely watched, as it could have significant implications for the overall electoral process and the credibility of the voter register in the lead-up to the 2024 elections.

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has formally requested an urgent meeting with the Electoral Commission to address concerns over the ongoing voter exhibition exercise. The party’s call for an emergency discussion comes in response to what they describe as significant discrepancies found in the provisional voter register.

In a letter addressed to the Electoral Commission, NDC General Secretary Fifi Kwetey highlighted the gravity of the issues uncovered during the voter exhibition process. Kwetey emphasized that these discrepancies are serious and warrant immediate attention to ensure the integrity of the voter roll.

According to the NDC, a thorough analysis of the provisional voter register has revealed numerous irregularities that need to be resolved promptly. The party is concerned that these issues could affect the accuracy and reliability of the voter list, which is crucial for the upcoming elections.

The voter exhibition exercise, which began on Tuesday, August 20, is a critical component of the electoral process, allowing citizens to review and verify their details on the register. This nationwide exercise is scheduled to conclude on Tuesday, August 27.

The NDC’s request for a meeting underscores the importance they place on addressing these discrepancies before the exercise concludes. They are seeking to ensure that any errors or irregularities are corrected in a timely manner.

The outcome of this meeting will be closely watched, as it could have significant implications for the overall electoral process and the credibility of the voter register in the lead-up to the 2024 elections.

Below is the NDC’s full letter.

REQUEST FOR AN IMPORTANT EMERGENCY MEETING WITH YOUR TEAM OVER THE 2024 VOTER EXHIBITION EXERCISE

Greetings from the NDC Party Headquarters in Accra. We hope this letter finds you well.

We are requesting an urgent meeting with you and your team to address critical discrepancies identified in the 2024 voter exhibition exercise. These issues have arisen from our analysis of the Provisional Voter Register (PVR) provided by the Commission and the registers currently being displayed at the centers.

We look forward to a prompt and favorable response as we aim to ensure a free, fair, and transparent electoral process.

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