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Dr. Kwadwo Afari Gyan, a former chairman of the Electoral Commission (EC), has urged the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to think again about its decision to boycott the Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC).
After the 2020 general elections, the NDC withdrew from IPAC, claiming that the EC had shown bias in favor of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) and had allowed the rigging of the results.
Dr. Afari Gyan emphasized the importance of IPAC as a forum for political parties during his address at the 3rd Annual Conference of the NDC Lawyers Association in Akosombo, in the Eastern Region.
He asked the NDC to reconnect with the committee and emphasized the advantages it provides.
“The IPAC makes it possible for political parties to understand and contribute to the crucial activities carried out by the Electoral Commission. It provides a forum to address the concerns of political parties and contribute to the development of subsidiary legislation.
“I appeal to the NDC to return to IPAC. Even if your ideas are not adopted, please participate and make your ideas heard. In some cases, IPAC is the platform for stakeholder dialogue, aiming for a shared ownership of the electoral system,” Mr Afari Gyan said.
Dr. Afari Gyan emphasized that political parties have numerous possibilities to participate in activities that support free and fair elections under Ghana’s electoral system.
“Don’t worry if your ideas are not adopted, please go there and make your ideas felt. Indeed, in some cases, IPAC is the forum for stakeholder dialogue towards achieving common ownership of the electoral system. Under Ghana’s Electoral system, there are many opportunities for political parties to participate in Electoral processes that promote free and fair elections,” Dr. Afari Gyan stated.
Source: Ghanatodayonline.com
