The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Director of Election Monitoring, Dr. Omane Boamah, has alleged collusion between the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) and certain officials of the Electoral Commission (EC) during the 2024 general elections.
He claims these efforts aimed to undermine the will of the Ghanaian people but were thwarted by the vigilance of the NDC.
Speaking after John Dramani Mahama’s decisive victory as President-elect, Dr. Boamah indicated that, the move could have altered the electoral outcome but for the NDC’s vigilance.
The former Communication Minister detailed the extensive measures taken by the NDC to protect the integrity of the elections.
“We were extremely vigilant. We deployed over 1,300 operatives to the Ashanti Region and strategically positioned others in key areas where we uncovered evidence of collusion between the NPP and some EC officials. Without these interventions, the outcome could have been different,” he stated.
Dr. Boamah highlighted a case involving the mysterious printing of over 500,000 unauthorised ballot papers, which necessitated the reprinting of ballots for the Eastern and Western regions.
“Who printed these ballots?” he questioned.
“As we speak, the individual responsible remains unidentified. This lack of accountability is unacceptable, and we demand answers.”
Dr. Boamah also criticised the EC for attempting to take credit for the successful conduct of the elections.
“The Commission should not congratulate itself for measures they only implemented under pressure from us. From reducing polling staff numbers to enforcing critical checks, these steps were not voluntary but a response to our persistent demands,” he said.
He pointed to the EC’s initial refusal to allow media access to Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meetings as an example of their lack of transparency.
“It was only after relentless pressure that they agreed. This was not proactive openness but forced compliance,” he remarked.
Dr. Boamah further disclosed his personal intervention to address concerns over mishandled election materials.
“I personally called [EC Deputy Chairman] Bossman Asare and insisted that unused pink sheets be properly crossed out to prevent misuse. Such basic protocols should not require external prompting,” he said.
Dr. Boamah expressed hope that these revelations would catalyse reforms within the EC to ensure it becomes an institution that truly prioritises the concerns of Ghanaians.
“The EC must evolve into a body that is fully transparent and accountable, not one that operates under external compulsion,” he concluded.
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