"Dr. Palgrave Boakye-Danquah Concerned About Electoral Commission's Mistakes"

Dr. Palgrave Boakye-Danquah, the Government Spokesperson on Governance and Security, has expressed serious concerns over the Electoral Commission's (EC) management of the election process. With just days to go before Ghana's December 7 election, Boakye-Danquah highlighted troubling issues with the printing of ballot papers, including discrepancies in serial numbers.

The discrepancies in serial numbers were discovered in regions such as Greater Accra and Bono, after the ballots had already been dispatched. This has raised alarm bells, and the EC has been forced to request the affected ballots be returned. Boakye-Danquah described these errors as "unpardonable," especially given the proximity to election day.

Boakye-Danquah's concerns reflect a growing sense of unease among political parties, civil society, and the public at large. He emphasized that the election is particularly crucial for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) as they seek to elect Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as the next president of Ghana.

The Government Spokesperson expressed worry that such mistakes could undermine public confidence in the election process. He stressed that the EC is the only body that ensures the proper conduct of the election, and it's essential that the people of Ghana have full confidence in its ability to manage the process.

Boakye-Danquah made a direct plea to the Electoral Commission to resolve the outstanding issues quickly to ensure the election can proceed smoothly and without controversy. He urged the EC to correct the issues now, emphasizing that the trust of the Ghanaian people is crucial, and without it, the election will be undermined.

The pressure is mounting on the EC to address these issues swiftly to ensure a credible election. As election day draws closer, all eyes are now on the Electoral Commission to resolve these concerns and ensure that the election is free, fair, and transparent for all Ghanaians.