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The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana is facing severe criticism for allegedly abandoning its Constitutional mandate to conduct free, fair, and transparent elections, as outlined in Article 45 of the 1992 Constitution.
Key stakeholders including Election Watch Ghana(EWG) have accused the EC of displaying disdain towards opposition parties and stakeholders, posing a significant threat to the nation’s democratic process.
Concerns were formally raised by stakeholders in a letter to the EC exactly one month ago.
The letter highlighted issues such as missing Verification Devices and requested detailed information, including the serial numbers of the devices.
EC BOSS, JEAN MENSAH
However, the EWG claimed they were met with silence and arrogance from the EC, which they interpreted as an attempt to undermine the electoral process.
The stakeholders argue that the EC’s lack of transparency and accountability is a recipe for disaster.
They condemned a recent letter from the EC dated May 9, 2024, shared on the Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) platform, describing it as filled with lies, inconsistencies, and propaganda.
”This behaviour, EWG warn, renders the upcoming 2024 elections precarious and risky if the EC is not held accountable and made transparent to Ghanaians.
The EWG refutes the EC’s claim that disclosing serial numbers of Biometric Verification Registration (BVR) kits would facilitate hacking.
They argue this is an excuse to cover up the EC’s incompetence and lack of transparency.
They believe that tracking the movement of these gadgets by interested stakeholders would enhance security, preventing unauthorized use and future theft.
