There is no need for a forensic audit of the voters' register – IPG tells NDC

The Institute for Progressive Governance (IPG) has criticized the National Democratic Congress (NDC) over its recent demand for a forensic audit of Ghana’s voters’ register, describing the request as baseless and lacking evidence.

In a statement, the Institute for Progressive Governance stated that there is no need for a forensic audit of the voters' register as the NDC's persistent calls for an external audit have not provided credible proof to justify the demand.

"IPG finds the demands of the National Democratic Congress strange, as the party has yet to present any substantial evidence that would necessitate a forensic audit into the electoral roll," asaaseradio.com quoted part of the statement as saying.

The IPG highlighted what it called inconsistencies in the NDC’s current stance, particularly focusing on a shift in the position of its flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama.

The group noted that ahead of the 2016 elections, Mahama had opposed similar calls for changes to the voters' register, which were made by the then-opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP). At the time, Mahama criticized such demands, arguing that they were attempts to undermine the credibility of Ghana’s Electoral Commission (EC) and the integrity of the electoral process.

The IPG further emphasized that Ghana’s existing electoral mechanisms are sufficient for resolving any concerns regarding the voters' roll, asserting that a forensic audit, especially by a foreign entity, was unnecessary.

The IPG called for greater cooperation among political parties and stakeholders, including the Peace Council and representatives from the Diplomatic Corps, to work alongside the EC in addressing any issues.

"There is no need for a forensic audit of the voters' register," the statement added.

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