The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Frimpong Kodua, has defended the Electoral Commission (EC) against calls from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for an independent audit of the voter register ahead of the upcoming December 7 elections.
On Tuesday, September 17, the NDC held a nationwide protest demanding an audit, alleging irregularities in the provisional voter’s register that could undermine the election’s fairness. The EC has disagreed with these allegations.
However, speaking in an interview on Adom FM’s morning show, Dwaso Nsem on Wednesday, Mr Kodua criticized the NDC’s stance, emphasizing the EC’s autonomy and adherence to its legal mandate.
“The EC is being firm and doing its work as mandated by the law. Since 1992, no independent body has been asked to audit the EC’s voter register,” he stated.
Justin Kodua questioned the necessity of involving a third party, asserting that the EC’s established processes for registration, transfer, and exhibition are designed to address any challenges and correct anomalies.
“The EC is simply carrying out its responsibilities. What is the purpose of the EC if we are calling for a third party to perform its duties? The processes that the EC has implemented for registration, transfer, and exhibition serve their purpose.
“The essence of the exhibition is to address any challenges and correct any anomalies. In 2015, we raised concerns with the EC supported by evidence, but the NDC disagreed with us. So, why is the NDC changing their stance now?” he asked.
The NPP General Secretary further urged the NDC to focus on their campaign rather than challenging the EC’s processes, stating that elections are a serious matter and should not be subject to unnecessary disruptions.
Source: Adomonline
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