The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana will meet with all political parties, civil society organizations (CSOs), and donor partners on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, under the Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) framework. This meeting aims to address concerns regarding the 2024 voters register, particularly following repeated calls from the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) for a forensic audit of the Provisional Voters Register (PVR).
As monitored by RGG News on JOY FM’s Newsfile, Deputy EC Chairperson Dr. Bossman Asare confirmed during a panel discussion on Saturday that the meeting will focus entirely on the 2024 voters register.
“We’re holding a one-item agenda meeting under IPAC on Tuesday. Parties, CSOs, and donor partners who attend IPAC meetings will be present to discuss the state of the 2024 voter register. This meeting aims to ensure transparency and address concerns regarding the exhibition process and recent updates,” Dr. Asare stated.
The EC asserts that it has addressed key issues raised about the voter register, but NDC representatives, including South Dayi MP Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, have questioned the EC’s internal processes. Dafeamekpor insists that only a forensic audit can resolve alleged discrepancies that could undermine the credibility of the upcoming December elections.
In response, Dr. Asare clarified that the EC is not considering a third-party forensic audit. “The audit process is already outlined in the law, and we are following it. After we finish the process, if there are genuine concerns, we can address them. But at this point, the EC does not see the need for an external audit. Tuesday’s meeting will be an opportunity for parties to ask questions and review the register in detail,” he emphasized.
The EC hopes the IPAC meeting will provide a platform for political parties to express their concerns while also showcasing the measures the Commission has taken to ensure the integrity of the voters register. “The register is a living document, and we’re working with all stakeholders to ensure it is accurate and credible for the upcoming election,” Dr. Asare added.
