Member of Parliament for South Dayi constituency, Rockson-Nelson Etse Kwami Dafeamekpor, has announced his intention to summon the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Mensa, before Parliament.
This decision comes amid concerns regarding the utilization of funds approved by Parliament for the ongoing limited registration exercise.
In an interview with Adom News correspondent Odehyeba Owusu Job, Dafeamekpor expressed his discontent with how the allocated funds are being utilized by the EC.
He highlighted that Parliament had approved a budget for the limited registration exercise to be conducted at all existing polling stations nationwide.
However, the EC has limited the exercise to certain district offices and hard-to-reach centers on a rotational basis, which, according to him, impedes the registration process.
Dafeamekpor criticized the EC’s strategy, describing it as an infringement on the voting rights of Ghanaians and an attempt to suppress voter turnout.
He pointed out the difficulties faced by eligible Ghanaians who have to travel long distances to reach registration centers, often struggling with transportation costs due to the current economic challenges, which he attributes to the current government’s leadership.
Additionally, he emphasized the need for a continuous registration process from Monday to Friday to accommodate all new eligible voters.
The legislator concluded by announcing his plan to summon the EC Chairperson before Parliament to address the budget allocation for the ongoing registration exercise. He stated that this action would be taken after the completion of the limited registration exercise and the subsequent transfer of votes.