NDC demands detailed statistics on ballot paper printing before the process starts

The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has officially written to the Electoral Commission (EC), asking it to provide detailed statistics on the printing of ballot papers before the process begins.

The letter to the EC comes after the electoral body announced it will start printing the notices of polls from October 11, 2024.

The demand also follows the EC’s notification to the NDC of an invitation for the party’s agents to be present at the Commission’s office on Thursday, October 10, 2024, for such an exercise.

The letter, which was signed by General Secretary Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, stated that although the party does not have any challenge with the EC's decision, they “demand that the Electoral Commission provide statistics that will inform the printing of ballot papers for the various constituencies before the printing of ballots commences.”

“You may recall that on the 22nd of July 2024, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) wrote to the Commission requesting Electoral Code books. It is our humble view that without accurate statistics, ballot papers cannot be printed, lest we experience fewer or needless excess ballot papers come December 7, 2024.”

“Additionally, it would be appreciated if the Electoral Commission would stop giving short notices to political parties on very important national issues.”