The Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church of Ghana, Most Rev. Dr. Paul Kwabena Boafo, has called on the Electoral Commission (EC) to take its responsibilities seriously ahead of the December 7 elections, considering the numerous concerns that have emerged.
Dr Boafo urged the EC to be more transparent in its processes and to address the issues raised by political parties. His comments come after the National Democratic Congress (NDC) held a nationwide demonstration on Tuesday, September 17, protesting the EC’s refusal to allow a forensic audit of the voter’s register.
The NDC argues that such an audit is essential to ensure a fair and credible electoral process, alleviating public concerns about the accuracy of the register.
Speaking on JoyNews’ AM Show, Dr Boafo emphasized the need for the EC to address these concerns, stating, “With the issues at stake, we would not say it is enough; that is why, in the statement, we asked if they could also open up and address these issues. We are not saying that everything is done and finished, and so we should just leave it as it is, no.”
He highlighted that the grievances are not exclusive to the NDC, noting that other political groups, including the New Patriotic Party (NPP), have also raised concerns.
“Looking at all of these, it is not just the NDC; the Alan group might also have their challenge, and the NPP might also have their challenge. All of these are sent to the EC to address. So that, at the end of the day, we can all say that we have a credible register that can lead us to a peaceful election,” Dr. Boafo added.