The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama has tasked the Electoral Commission (EC), to uphold its values to avert potential violence in the upcoming December polls.
In a recent gathering, Mahama expressed disappointment over the EC’s just concluded Voters’ Exhibition Exercise, which was intended to allow eligible voters request updates, challenge entries, and remove the names of deceased individuals, among other tasks.
The exercise was also to give voters the opportunity to locate their designated polling stations.
However, Mahama has alleged that the EC‘s exercise lacked the necessary attention and proper motive, citing corrupt activities during the process.
He cited instances where certain individuals could not locate their names, while others had their names transferred without the individuals’ consent.
“The Electoral Commission opened the register for people to inspect their names I am sorry to say there is a lot wrong with that register. The EC has to sit up so that we don’t have any confusion on election day. The EC is an important institution in us having peaceful elections in this country, so if the EC is listening to me, you better wake up,” he added.
He mentioned that the recent actions by the Commission undermine the country’s democracy, as it is gradually failing to fulfill its mandate as key institution.
Mahama further emphasized that a peaceful general election dependent on the EC’s professionalism and credibility.
The flagbearer of the NDC encouraged the Commission to work tirelessly and rectify any anomalies that could hinder the success of the election.
“You are not doing your jobs properly. 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, people who have done multiple registration still have their names on the register,” he stated.