Avoidable errors should never define the results of our election – Group urges EC

A coalition calling themselves “My Vote, My Voice” has raised critical concerns about the credibility of the Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana ahead of the 2024 general elections.

Under the theme “Will the Electoral Commission of Ghana Tamper with Our Election Results?”, the group highlighted potential electoral challenges and urged citizens to safeguard Ghana’s democracy.

The convenor of the group, Kwadow Gold Asante, referenced Ghana’s tumultuous history of leadership transitions between 1966 and 1982, emphasizing the importance of protecting the democratic stability achieved in recent decades.

Speaking during a press briefing on December 3, 2024, he reminded the audience of the pivotal role the Electoral Commission plays in organizing and supervising elections, describing it as “the statutory decider of who becomes the President and members of parliament.”

However, they noted that past errors, particularly those seen during the 2020 elections, have raised doubts about the EC’s ability to ensure accuracy and fairness.

The group presented data from the 2020 elections, highlighting discrepancies in vote tallies that, according to them, could have led to disputes and conflicts.

“These avoidable errors should never define our elections,” he said.

Quoting President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s inaugural address, the group called on citizens to “be citizens, not spectators,” stressing the role of collective responsibility in preserving Ghana’s democracy.

The group called for greater vigilance and accountability from the EC, stressing that elections marred by errors erode public trust and undermine democratic values.

They also questioned the necessity of political parties employing polling agents to verify results when the EC is legally mandated to handle such tasks.

“Imagine dedicating resources, enduring insults, and working tirelessly to campaign, only to have someone tamper with results. How would you feel?”

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