The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has noted a positive shift in the atmosphere of Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meetings, describing the current environment as more amicable.
In January of this year, the NDC reversed its decision to abstain from IPAC meetings, marking a return to constructive engagement.
IPAC meetings provide a platform for political parties to review election-related activities, voice grievances, and contribute constructively.
The committee also serves as an advisory body to the Electoral Commission (EC).
In 2021, the NDC boycotted IPAC meetings, citing concerns about the EC’s alleged bias in favor of the New Patriotic Party during the 2020 general elections.
“It was very cordial. Don’t forget this year happens to be the third IPAC meeting that we attended. The first IPAC meeting was on 22nd February 2024. The second was on 29th February, and 7th March. So it’s been cordial since we returned to IPAC.”
“…It appears they have changed…It is not very cordial, very lovely. Not acrimonious. It is like the IPAC we used to know. That is consensus-building,” he stated.