John Mahama, the Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has issued a fiery call to the Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana, demanding immediate action to rectify the numerous issues currently afflicting the voter register.
Speaking at a durbar of Chiefs and people of Adjen Kotoku during his campaign tour, Mahama expressed grave concern over the state of the electoral roll and warned of potential chaos on Election Day if the problems are not resolved.
"The Electoral Commission opened the register for people to inspect their names, and I'm sorry to say, there's a lot wrong with that register," John Mahama declared.
"The EC has to sit up so that we don't have any confusion on election day."
Mr. Mahama stressed the crucial role the EC plays in maintaining peace during elections, urging the commissioners to take their responsibilities seriously.
"The EC is an important institution in us having peaceful elections in this country. So if the EC commissioners are listening to me, you better wake up. You're not doing your job properly," he asserted.
He highlighted several troubling issues that have emerged during the voter register inspection, including missing names, unauthorized transfers of voter registrations, and cases of proxy voting conducted without the necessary biometric verification.
"A lot of people cannot find their names. Other people's names have been transferred without their knowledge. People have registered for proxy without using their biometric cards," Mahama pointed out.
Additionally, Mr. Mahama expressed alarm over the continued presence of multiple registrations on the electoral roll, despite prior commitments to address this issue.
"People who have done multiple registrations, their names are still on the register," he added.
Mr. Mahama made it clear that the EC's failures could lead to significant disruption if not addressed swiftly.
He called on the commissioners to ensure the voter register is accurate and trustworthy, emphasizing the need to avoid any confusion on Election Day.
"The EC must act now to prevent any potential chaos," Mahama concluded, leaving no doubt about the seriousness of his message.
Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith
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