The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has urged the general public to disregard any allegations that the voters register is not fit for purpose.

This statement from the EC follows an earlier statement made by the Director of Elections of the National Democratic Congress, asserting that the voters’ register is not fit for purpose citing certain irregularities that has been found in the register during the Voters exhibition exercise which ended on August 27, 2024.

The Electoral Commission in a press conference on Monday, September 2, 2024 called on Ghanaians to refute claims that the register is not fit for purpose, adding that, some persons just want to tarnish the image and destroy the reputation of the Electoral Commission.

Excerpt of the statement read, “We call upon the Public to reject statements that the Register is not fit for the 2024 Elections or that it is incurably defective. The Register is robust and credible. At the end of the day, the Final Certified Register will reflect corrections of all identified errors.”

According to the Commission, the Electoral document was made open and accessible to all political parties and stake holders.

“Who gives out a document and make it openly accessible to all if the intention is to add on illegal persons? It is important to note that the Political Parties have copies of the 2020 Register, 2023 Register, records of the daily registration reports from the 2024 Limited Voters Registration and Mop-Up Registration Exercises. This is a transparent and inclusive process that is not exclusive to the EC. Therefore, unless they can show any proof, those alleging that the Commission is trying to cook data should be ignored,” the statement stated.

The Commission further reassured Ghanaians and the general public that discrepancies detected through the Exhibition Exercise and their correction do not in any way affect the validity of the Voters Register and the ability of valid voters to vote come December 7, 2024.

“As a Commission we continue to demonstrate and reflect the values of transparency, integrity and fairness in all our operations. We are fully mindful that the Voters Register is the bedrock and foundation of an Election.  We are well aware that a credible Voters Register is sine qua non for a transparent, peaceful and fair election. The Commission is committed to conducting and delivering free, fair, transparent, peaceful, credible, and inclusive Elections in December 2024. We entreat the General Public to support the Commission for successful General Elections in 2024,” the EC concluded.

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