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The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Mensa, has rejected the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) request for a forensic audit of the 2024 provisional voter’s register.
The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission emphasized the EC’s commitment to maintaining the integrity of the election process during a meeting of the Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) on Tuesday, October 1, 2024.
Mrs. Mensa cited Article 45(a) of the 1992 Constitution, which gives the EC the constitutional authority to supervise and coordinate all electoral activities in Ghana.
“We have a long-standing record of delivering credible elections, and I urge stakeholders to trust us to carry out our responsibilities fairly and transparently,” she stated.
A forensic audit was requested by the NDC due to purported inconsistencies in the provisional voter rolls.
Mrs. Mensa responded by saying that the EC has strong procedures in place to guarantee the accuracy of the register, which is presently going through continuous modifications via recognized channels, such as online re-exhibition.
“As a body mandated by Article 45(a) of the 1992 Constitution to compile the register of voters and to revise it as such periods as determined by law, we urge you all to trust us to perform our functions as enshrined in the constitution,” EC Boss stated again.
As the country gets ready for the general elections in 2024, she further reassured political parties and the public of the EC’s commitment to an inclusive and transparent electoral process, accepting comments and collaboration from all parties.
“The Commission has a track record and is globally respected for delivering free, fair, credible, and transparent elections and electoral processes, including the compilation of the provisional voter’s register,” she stated.
Additionally, Mrs. Mensa confirmed the EC staff’s expertise.
“Our staff are well-trained and have the capacity and competencies to undertake the task of producing the final and credible voter’s register. We certainly do not require external assistance in our line of work,” Mrs Mesna stated.
Source: Ghanatodayonline.com
