The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Mensa, has stated that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) failed to provide any concrete evidence to support their claims of discrepancies in the voter’s register.
This follows concerns raised by the NDC about the integrity of the register ahead of the 2024 general elections.
Speaking at an IPAC meeting on Tuesday, October 1, Madam Mensa explained that while the commission is always open to scrutiny, the NDC had not submitted any specific data or proof to back their allegations of inconsistencies.
She added that despite repeated invitations from the EC for the party to substantiate their claims, no evidence had been presented.
Jean Mensa further emphasised that the voter’s register is a critical element of the electoral process, and any allegations regarding its integrity must be treated seriously.
However, she noted that without evidence, it would be difficult for the EC to address the NDC’s concerns effectively. The commission, she said, remains committed to transparency and fairness.
In addition, the EC Chairperson reiterated that the current voter’s register is still provisional and undergoing necessary updates.
The exhibition process, which allows for claims and objections from the public, is designed to help identify and rectify any issues before the final version is released for the 2024 elections.
Madam Mensa called on all political parties, including the NDC, to continue engaging constructively with the EC.
She assured the public that the commission is focused on delivering a credible and accurate register, ensuring a free and fair election process.
“The NDC presented five category of issues with the register. The commission demanded of the NDC to 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 aim to unearth and fix it. 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.
