Deputy Minority Leader of Parliament, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has said the National Democratic Congress (NDC) will not allow the Electoral Commission (EC) to connive with the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to manipulate the upcoming general elections to undermine Ghana’s democracy with a “fraudulent” voter register.
During the NDC’s ‘Enough is Enough’ demonstration against the EC in Sekondi-Takoradi, Mr Buah emphasized the NDC’s demand for the EC to address concerns raised by political parties to ensure a credible election.
“We want to safeguard our democracy. This call is for the peace and stability of our country. We know that the electoral commission is colluding with the NPP, so we are doing everything to stop it. We know that the register is not credible and we have asked for an independent audit. We think that is the only way to assure the people of Ghana of a credible register that will lead to transparent and credible elections,” he stated.
Western Regional NDC Chairman, Nana Toku, also expressed the party’s determination to persist until their concerns are addressed.
“The EC has presented a register which is not credible to the people of this country and we are saying that, until that register is corrected, we will not rest until they do so. Enough is enough for us and we want peace in this country and therefore they should do the right thing. If they do not respond to it, there will be another action,” he said.
The demonstration, which drew a significant turnout, included the participation of Dr. Sipa Yankey, former CEO of Ghana National Gas Company.
About 800 police personnel were deployed to ensure security as demonstrators marched from the Takoradi Mall through Effia-Kuma to Sekondi before presenting their petition at the EC office.
Source: Adomonline
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