The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has set the record straight on the release timeline of the revised 2024 voter register. In a statement issued on October 8, signed by Deputy Chairperson Samuel Tettey, the EC denied claims by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) that it promised to release the revised register within a week.
This clarification comes after the Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting held on October 1, where the NDC announced that the EC had agreed to release the corrected voter register within a week for scrutiny. However, the EC maintains that its Chairperson, Jean Mensa, stated that the revised register would be made available within two weeks or earlier, not within one week.
The EC’s statement emphasizes that Jean Mensa’s words were misinterpreted, and at no point did she promise a one-week release timeline. This correction aims to provide clarity and transparency in the electoral process.
The NDC had accepted the EC’s supposed promise, but now the EC’s denial has raised questions about the party’s understanding of the agreement.
In the midst of preparations for the December 7 polls, this development highlights the importance of accurate communication among stakeholders.
To ensure the credibility and robustness of the electoral process, the EC has reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and fairness.
Ghanaians eagerly await the revised voter register, and the EC’s clarification provides a clearer understanding of the timeline.
As the electoral body works to finalize the register, political parties and citizens remain vigilant, seeking assurance that the process will be free and fair.
The EC’s statement serves as a reminder of the complexities involved in managing elections and the need for precise communication.
In the lead-up to the December polls, the EC’s transparency will be crucial in maintaining public trust and confidence in the electoral process.
Read Below Statement:
RE: REVISED PROVISIONAL VOTERS REGISTER TO BE RELEASED WITHIN TWO WEEKS.
The Electoral Commission (EC) has taken note of a statement by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to the effect that the EC promised to make the revised Provisional Voters Register (PVR) available to the Political Parties within a week of the IPAC meeting as follows:
“the Functional Executive Committee of the NDC has deliberated and decided to accept the EC’s promise to release to political parties, the corrected/updated version of the 2024 Provisional Voters Register for scrutiny within one week.”
For the records, the Chairperson of the EC indicated during the televised IPAC meeting that the Commission would provide the Political Parties with the revised PVR and upload it online within two (2) weeks or earlier.
“Nowhere in her statement did the Chairperson indicate that the revised PVR would be made available within a week.”
