Omane Boamah Warns of Election Risks Due to EC’s Inadequate IT and Statistics Capabilities
- NDC's Dr. Omane Boamah criticizes EC's election prep.
- Weaknesses in EC's IT and statistics departments identified.
- Recent data errors raise concerns about election accuracy.
- Urgent action needed to address EC's shortcomings.
Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Director of Elections and IT for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has launched a scathing attack on the Electoral Commission (EC) as Ghana approaches the general election. He claims that the EC has failed to adequately prepare for the upcoming polls, citing weaknesses in the Commission’s IT and statistics departments.
According to Dr. Omane Boamah, these deficiencies pose a significant threat to the integrity and efficiency of the electoral process. He pointed to recent typographical errors in the EC’s data from the last limited voter registration exercise as evidence of the Commission’s shortcomings.
Dr. Omane Boamah expressed serious concern that such issues could impact the accuracy of election results, potentially undermining the credibility of the polls. In a Facebook post on Monday, July 29, Dr. Omane Boamah called on the EC to address these problems urgently, stressing the need for immediate action.
He argued that the EC’s IT and statistics departments are the weakest links in the electoral process, highlighting the numerous incorrect figures that the NDC has corrected over the past few months. Dr. Omane Boamah’s criticism comes as Ghana prepares for the general election, with concerns about the EC’s preparedness and ability to conduct a credible poll.
The NDC Director’s comments have sparked concerns about the potential for electoral irregularities and the need for the EC to take swift action to address the identified weaknesses. Dr. Omane Boamah’s Facebook post has generated significant attention, with many calling for the EC to take immediate action to rectify the issues and ensure a credible electoral process.
