Flagbearer of the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), Kofi Akpaloo, has dismissed the National Democratic Congress (NDC) call for a forensic audit of the 2024 voters register, describing it as futile and unfeasible.
He pointed out that with less than three months until the December 7 elections, the Electoral Commission (EC) lacks the time needed to carry out such an extensive audit.
The NDC has been advocating for the audit, alleging that the voter register is inflated with ineligible individuals.
However, speaking at an Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting held at the Alisa Hotel in Accra on Tuesday, October 1, Mr Akpaloo urged the NDC to reconsider its demand, arguing that it would divert attention from critical election preparations.
“We have roughly 65 days until the elections, and the EC is expected to audit the register within 60 days. How can we conduct a forensic audit across 275 constituencies, 40,000 polling stations, and 18 million voters in such a short time? Who will manage this in under 60 days? NDC, this request will not benefit anyone.”
Mr Akpaloo also defended the EC, downplaying the NDC’s claims that the register is filled with ghost names, asserting that it would not affect the election outcome.
“Remember, this is a biometric register—no dead person can rise from the grave to vote. Even if there are deceased individuals on the register, it will not impact the results. This request was ill-conceived and has wasted everyone’s time” he stated.
Mr. Akpaloo commended the EC’s work, rejecting claims of human error and emphasizing that the commission has proven its competence.
Source: Adomonline
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