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Tensions Rise in Ghana as NDC Demands Forensic Audit of Voter Register

The Africa Agenda by The Africa Agenda
September 19, 2024
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Tensions Rise in Ghana as NDC Demands Forensic Audit of Voter Register

Ghana’s main opposition party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has launched a nationwide protest demanding a forensic audit of the voter register ahead of the December 7 elections. The opposition’s call for transparency has gripped the nation, casting a shadow over what is expected to be a closely contested vote in one of West Africa’s most stable democracies.

Nationwide Protests: ‘Enough is Enough’

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The NDC’s protest, dubbed ‘Enough is Enough,’ saw supporters clad in red and black flooding the streets across all 16 regions of Ghana. In the capital, Accra, demonstrators chanted the iconic Bob Marley anthem, “Get Up, Stand Up,” and held placards reading, “Forensic audit of the electoral register is a must” and “We demand free and fair elections.”

At the heart of the NDC’s grievances are serious allegations against the Electoral Commission (EC). The opposition accuses the EC of manipulating the voter register to benefit the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP). Specifically, the NDC alleges the inclusion of deceased voters, illegal voter transfers, and the removal of eligible voters’ names. According to the NDC, without a forensic audit, the current register is “not fit for purpose.”

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NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, addressing the massive crowd in Accra, emphasized the gravity of the situation. “We are not asking for favours from the Electoral Commission; we are demanding our right to free and fair elections,” he declared. He further warned, “What we are doing is to prevent war in this country. Today is just the beginning. We will fight and fight and fight until the right thing is done.”

The NDC’s demand for an audit has been fueled by recent controversies, including the suspension of a district EC director accused of illegal voter transfers in the Northern Region. This incident has intensified fears about the electoral process’s integrity.

Urgent Calls for Transparency

Cassiel Ato Forson, the NDC’s minority leader in parliament, voiced his concerns: “I am convinced that the Electoral Commission is up to something, and we’ve detected it. They are hiding something. We won’t allow them to turn this process into violence.”

John Osae-Kwapong, a democracy and development fellow at the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), stresses the importance of restoring public trust. “For an election to be credible, all parties must trust the process. The EC must work urgently to build trust with the opposition by addressing these concerns before it’s too late.”

Pastor Donald Bruce, a protester, echoed the urgency of the NDC’s demands: “If you’re a lover of this country, you should join the call for the EC to allow the voter’s register to be audited. There is so much tension in the country. You can’t conduct an election with a flawed register.”

Stakes High for December Polls

As Ghana approaches one of its most critical elections, the stakes are particularly high. Both leading candidates—Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia of the NPP and former President John Mahama of the NDC—hail from the northern regions, marking a significant moment in Ghana’s political history.

For many Ghanaians, the credibility of the voter register is crucial not only for the outcome of the elections but for maintaining the integrity of their democracy. As the countdown to December 7 continues, the demand for transparency and fairness in the electoral process remains at the forefront of national discourse.

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