EC says No to NDC’s request for live broadcast of Voters Register meeting

Accra, Ghana - The Electoral Commission (EC) has turned down a request by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to broadcast live a meeting to discuss findings and observations in the Provisional Voters Register (PVR) for the December 7 general elections.

The NDC had sought a live broadcast to ensure transparency in addressing issues identified in the register. However, the EC responded that the discrepancies raised by the NDC are not new and therefore do not warrant a live broadcast.

The EC reaffirmed its commitment to conducting "free, fair, transparent, peaceful, and credible elections" but declined the proposal, stating that its team is ready to meet with the NDC's team at the agreed time.

The decision has sparked concerns about transparency and accountability in the electoral process, with the NDC likely to pursue further action to ensure openness in the proceedings.

Below is the EC’s response.

RE: REQUEST FOR LIVE BROADCAST OF PRESENTATION OF OBSERVATIONS FOUND IN PVR-2024

I bring you greetings from the Commission and trust this letter finds you well.

Reference is made to your letter dated, 4th September, 2024 with reference number NDC/HQ/E/69/VOL/30 in the above subject matter.

The Commission stands in readiness to hear from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) the discrepancies it has identified with the Provisional Voters Register.

As you already know, the essence of the Voters Exhibition Exercise is to correct discrepancies in the Register. Such discrepancies include missing names, misplaced voters, and duplicate images among others.

The identification of discrepancies by your party is therefore not a new phenomenon. The Commission welcomes it in the hope that it will help ensure a Credible Register ahead of the 2024 General Election as envisaged by the Exhibition Exercise.

The Commission is absolutely committed to free, fair, transparent, peaceful, and credible Elections. However, the Commission does not accept the proposal of a live broadcast of this meeting. Our team is ready to meet with your team on the agreed time.

Thank you.

Source : Lead News Online