Special Aide to former President John Dramani Mahama, Joyce Bawah Mogtari has criticised the Electoral Commission (EC) for ballot paper shortages in the Volta Region.
She described the situation as a clear example of the EC’s inefficiency.
On Thursday, November 28, the EC acknowledged shortages in both parliamentary and presidential ballot papers in key constituencies, including Keta, Ketu North, Ho Central, Hohoe, and Ho West.
This revelation has sparked widespread concern about the Commission’s ability to ensure a smooth electoral process.
Speaking to JoyNews at the Legal Green Forum for law students and lawyers, Joyce Bawah Mogtari criticised the EC for failing to meet its mandate.
“This is not the first time we’ve pointed out that the Electoral Commission is not up to the task,” she said. “They are not acting like an independent body. We’ve always suspected this because so many partisans are parading as commissioners. I’m happy these mistakes have been noticed, as they highlight the EC’s incompetence.”
She further alleged systemic issues within the electoral body, suggesting the shortages could be deliberate.
“Even at the printing houses, we are being told they are printing more than they need. The beauty of this is that we are now very vigilant. Every step of the way, we’ve worked hard to expose the EC’s biases and incompetence,” she stated.
The spokesperson emphasised the NDC’s commitment to safeguarding the integrity of the elections.
“This is an election the NDC is supposed to win. Ghanaians are yearning for change, and we will ensure that every ballot is protected. Our polling agents have been accurately trained, and we are poised for victory,” she assured.