Ghanaians are expressing concerns about the credibility of the upcoming December 7 elections after Jean Mensah, the chairperson of the Electoral Commission, was seen at the headquarters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Adabraka in the evening.
This has raised fears, particularly following claims from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) that they have identified errors in the electoral roll that require correction, which they are demanding an independent forensic audit of the country’s voter register.
On September 17, 2024, thousands of supporters from the NDC took to the streets nationwide, protesting and calling for an independent audit of the voter register.
In the capital, Accra, demonstrators wore red and white T-shirts, carrying placards with messages such as “We need justice in this election.”
The NDC alleges discrepancies, including illegal name transfers, missing voters, and the inclusion of over 50,000 deceased individuals on the register.
Dr. Omane Boamah, the NDC’s director of elections, stated that an independent audit is essential for ensuring transparency and fairness in the electoral process.
He mentioned that his party proposed allowing the UN Development Programme to facilitate the audit, but this suggestion was rejected by the Electoral Commission.
Jean Mensah at NPP HQ at night.
The referee is in one team's camp at odd hours.
🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔 pic.twitter.com/XdF0zMTloA— Mahama 2024 (@CitizenTechiman) October 7, 2024
