Dr. Serebuor Quaicoe
The Electoral Commission (EC) has reassured stakeholders of its commitment to providing a trustworthy voter register for Ghana’s upcoming December 7 general elections.
This comes amidst criticism from the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) over the commission’s handling of the voter registration process.
With a history of delivering credible elections since Ghana’s transition to democracy in 1992, the EC is no stranger to scrutiny.
In 2016, the commission faced similar pressure from opposition parties, including the NDC, over the voter register.
The Director of Elections for the NDC, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, in a post on Facebook, attributed the delay in the release of the register to the EC’s incompetence and a deliberate attempt to provide a sub-standard register to political parties.
Dr Omane Boamah further warned that the delay has left the NDC and other stakeholders “deeply concerned that the posturing and incompetence of the EC and its IT Department can plunge Ghana into anarchy if not remedied immediately.”
However, the EC persevered, and the elections were widely hailed as free and fair.
This time around, the EC has implemented new measures to enhance the voter registration process, including the use of advanced biometric technology.
Despite these efforts, the NDC has expressed concerns over the commission’s ability to deliver a credible register.
“We understand the skepticism, but we assure the public that we are working tirelessly to ensure the integrity of the voter register,” said Dr. Serebuor Quaicoe, Director of Training at the EC.
Speaking on Citi News, he noted “We have a proven track record of delivering credible elections, and we will not compromise on this fundamental aspect of our democracy.”
-BY Daniel Bampoe