In a firm stand against perceived electoral manipulation, Ghana’s largest opposition party,National Democratic Congress (NDC) has declared its determination to resist any alleged attempts by the Electoral Commission (EC) to rig the upcoming 2024 elections. The party has expressed concerns over the EC’s plans to exclusively use the Ghana Card as the sole identification document for voter registration, stating that such a move will face fierce opposition.
Addressing a gathering at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, John Dramani Mahama, the NDC flagbearer and former president, voiced his party’s refusal to be cheated during the electoral process. Mahama emphasized that the NDC would take proactive measures to prevent what they perceive as a sinister plot by the EC to manipulate the outcome of the 2024 elections, even before a single vote is cast.
Highlighting the issue, Mahama stated, “It is in this light that we in the NDC wish to make clear that we will resist and prevent any sinister plot by the EC to manipulate the outcome of the 2024 elections even before the first ballot is cast through the needless and unapproved insistence of the Ghana Card as the only means of registration. The EC remains intransigent and appears determined to make it difficult for sections of our population to have their names on the voter register.”
The NDC’s concerns revolve around the exclusivity of the Ghana Card as a registration document, which they argue could disenfranchise certain sections of the population who may not possess or have easy access to this identification card. The party contends that such a requirement could impede voter participation and potentially compromise the integrity of the electoral process.
With the upcoming 2024 elections drawing closer, the NDC’s staunch stance against any perceived electoral manipulation sets the stage for a potentially contentious political climate. As the EC’s plans unfold and discussions around voter registration requirements continue, the NDC’s resolve to safeguard the fairness and transparency of the electoral process will undoubtedly influence Ghana’s political landscape in the months ahead.
