- NPP: NDC lacks evidence for bloated voter register claims.
- NDC alleges ineligible voters, demands forensic audit.
- NDC accused of using propaganda at IPAC meeting.
- Electoral Commission seeks evidence of voter register discrepancies.
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has accused the National Democratic Congress (NDC) of failing to provide evidence to support its claims of a bloated voter register. This accusation came after the Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting held on October 1, convened by the Electoral Commission (EC) at the Alisa Hotel in Accra.
The meeting aimed to address concerns surrounding the 2024 voters’ register, which the NDC claims contains ineligible voters and inaccuracies. The NDC’s allegations prompted a nationwide protest on September 17, demanding a forensic audit of the electoral roll.
Despite these serious allegations, the NPP asserts that the NDC missed a crucial opportunity to substantiate its claims during the IPAC meeting. NPP General Secretary Justin Frimpong Kodua expressed frustration, stating that the NDC failed to demonstrate any discrepancies in the register.
Speaking to the media after the session, Kodua emphasized that the NDC’s representatives did not provide any evidence or data to support their claims. Instead, they diverted attention to unrelated matters, using analogies like a leaking roof and a mop.
Kodua questioned the NDC’s motives, asking why they “ran away” from providing evidence. He emphasized that the NPP attended the meeting expecting concrete proof, not propaganda.
The Electoral Commission has also urged all political parties and stakeholders to present evidence of discrepancies in the voter roll at IPAC meetings.
The NDC, however, maintains that the voter register is bloated and demands a forensic audit. They have called on the Electoral Commission to issue a public apology to Ghanaians over the alleged discrepancies.
The NPP’s accusation adds fuel to the ongoing debate surrounding the voter register’s integrity. As Ghana prepares for the 2024 elections, the transparency and credibility of the electoral process are under scrutiny.
The Electoral Commission’s role in ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the voter register is critical. The EC must balance the competing demands of political parties while maintaining the integrity of the electoral process.
The credibility of Ghana’s democratic process hinges on the ability of political parties to engage in constructive dialogue and evidence-based decision-making, rather than relying on propaganda and unsubstantiated claims.
