The National Democratic Congress (NDC), as a key stakeholder in Ghana’s democratic development, has demonstrated remarkable maturity by coordinating a nationwide peaceful demonstration titled “Enough is Enough” across all sixteen regions. This initiative calls for a forensic audit of the voter register, signaling a demand for change while showcasing the NDC’s commitment to peaceful advocacy.
Historically, the NDC is the only party in Ghana’s political history to organize such a well-coordinated nationwide demonstration for a credible and transparent voter register, a move that deserves commendation.
Former ambassador to India and President of the Professional Forum of Ghana, Hon. Sam Pee Yalley, shared these thoughts on the “Adekyee Mu Nsem” morning show on Ahotor 92.3 FM, hosted by Citizen Kofi Owusu in Accra. He believes the demonstration reflects the severe economic hardships inflicted by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) on Ghanaians and highlights pervasive corruption within governance and institutions.
Yalley emphasized that the independence and credibility of the Electoral Commission (EC) have been compromised due to alleged illegal vote transfers, which the NDC claims should be treated as a serious offense. He argued that the integrity of the EC has been undermined by the appointment of politically affiliated individuals, fostering an environment of mistrust.
He warned that the EC must act cautiously as the nation strives to protect its democratic credentials, cautioning that the NDC’s next steps could significantly disrupt the country if their concerns remain unaddressed.
In another development, the NDC has announced plans to take further action against the EC if its demand for a forensic audit of the 2024 voter register is not met. On September 17, the NDC organized a nationwide protest across all regional offices.
The demonstration was triggered by alleged discrepancies in the provisional voter register, which the party claims to have discovered after receiving it from the EC. During the protest, the NDC submitted petitions to the EC’s headquarters in Accra and its regional offices, urging the commission to conduct a forensic audit to ensure the credibility of the upcoming December 7 general elections.
NDC National Communications Officer Sammy Gyamfi stated that the party is giving the EC one week to review the petition and respond favorably to their demands. If the EC does not act, the NDC will implement a series of actions aimed at compelling the commission to grant their request for the audit.
“We are giving the EC one week, and we hope to hear from them positively. We trust that their conscience will guide them to allow the register to be audited if they have nothing to hide. If we do not receive a favorable response in the next week, the NDC will undertake a series of actions to compel the Electoral Commission to do the right thing. It’s as simple as that.”
Story by: Alexander Kukah
