The Minority in Parliament has called for an emergency meeting of the Committee of the Whole to address their concerns with the Electoral Commission (EC).
The EC recently corrected errors in its figures on the number of registrants during the limited voter registration exercise, which took place from May 7 to May 27, following prompts from the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
The registration process was subsequently extended by two additional days.
The Electoral Commission (EC) initially announced plans to restrict political party agents from observing the voter transfer exercise but later reversed its decision after the NDC resisted this action.
On Tuesday, June 11, 2024, Minority Leader Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson addressed Parliament, stating, “We, the NDC minority caucus, urge the House to convene an emergency Committee of the Whole to address our pressing concerns with the Electoral Commission. We must act swiftly to prevent potential damage to our democratic process.”
“While we acknowledge that the Electoral Commission is an independent body, it must be pointed out in no uncertain terms to the Electoral Commission that it does not have the independence to make dangerous, ridiculous and outrageous decisions that can affect the peace and stability of our country and this democracy.”
He voiced concern that if left unchecked, the Electoral Commission’s (EC) actions could undermine the country’s democratic stability.
The Minority Leader urged Parliament to take swift action to hold the EC accountable and prevent potential damage to Ghana’s democratic framework.
“We are concerned that if these frustrating actions and decisions of the Electoral Commission are not checked, it can negatively impact the peace and stability of our democracy,” he said.
“It is therefore imperative that Parliament calls the Electoral Commission to order to save this democracy and protect the peace and stability of our dear country,” he said.
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