The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Mensa, says the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has not provided any concrete evidence to back their claims of discrepancies in the voter register.
This comes in response to the NDC’s concerns regarding the integrity of the voter roll ahead of the 2024 general elections.
Speaking at an IPAC meeting on October 1, Mrs Mensa emphasised that while the commission welcomed scrutiny, the NDC had not provided any specific data or evidence to support claims of inconsistencies.
She noted that despite multiple invitations from the EC for the NDC to substantiate their claims, no evidence has been presented.
She stressed that the voter register is a vital component of the electoral process, and allegations about its integrity must be taken seriously.
Without evidence, the EC cannot effectively address the NDC’s concerns.
Mrs Mensa reiterated that the current voter register is provisional and undergoing necessary updates.
The ongoing exhibition process allows the public to raise claims and objections, ensuring that issues can be identified and resolved before the final version is released for the 2024 elections.
Mrs Mensa urged all political parties, including the NDC, to engage constructively with the EC.
She assured the public that the EC is dedicated to providing a credible and accurate voter register, ensuring a free and fair election process.
“The NDC presented five categories of issues with the register. The commission demanded that the NDC present further evidence from the NDC but assured them that those issues are typical of every voter’s register, and it is what the exhibition exercise aims to unearth and fix. Unfortunately, the NDC has still not presented any more evidence to the EC.”
“It is for these reasons that this IPAC meeting has been organised to enable all parties to present any evidence on discrepancies in the voters register, but it must be noted that the current register is not perfect, and not final,” she stated.