We want a free, transparent election and credible register - Asiedu Nketiah

Accra, Ghana - Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has reaffirmed the party's demand for a credible voters' register through a forensic audit by the Electoral Commission (EC).

 Addressing supporters at Accra's Kwame Nkrumah Circle, Asiedu Nketiah urged them to remain steadfast in their demands for electoral transparency.

“Our demand is simple,” he said. “We want the EC to ensure a free, fair, and transparent election and a credible register is central to that goal.”

“We want nothing but transparent elections that will guarantee our right to choose our leaders. Without the right of self-determination, democracy is good as gone and every democracy at one point in time, comes under threat Ghana’s democracy is under serious threat now and we want to prevail."

“We shall overcome because every democracy has the risk of producing a tyrant but our ability to fight that tyrant and restore democracy once again is paramount and we shall prevail."

“Elections alone do not guarantee democracy, it is democratic-minded citizens who are ready to fight for them who can guarantee democracy," he stated.

The NDC's nationwide demonstrations, spanning all 16 regions of Ghana, aim to pressure the EC to address concerns over the electoral process's integrity. Asiedu Nketiah emphasized the importance of these protests in ensuring a free and fair election.

The EC's cooperation is crucial, as the NDC believes a forensic audit is essential for verifying the voter register's accuracy. 

Source: Lead News Online