The Coalition of Domestic Election Observers (CODEO) has called on the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to address its grievances regarding the voters’ register through the Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC).
This follows the NDC’s nationwide protest on Tuesday, September 17, demanding a forensic audit of the voters’ register, despite the Electoral Commission (EC) dismissing the call as premature.
In its assessment of the voter exhibition exercise, CODEO emphasized that IPAC provides an appropriate platform for political parties to resolve issues with the EC and urged all parties to utilize this channel for constructive dialogue.
“CODEO has taken note of reports regarding the illegal transfer of voters and the resulting call by the NDC for a forensic audit of the register and the responses from the EC. The utility of the exhibition exercise is meant to expose and correct discrepancies, inaccuracies, and any issues with the register.”
“This is the reason all stakeholders are encouraged to take the exhibition seriously, including the political parties, aspiring candidates, and the public. IPAC has always offered a good platform for engaging substantively and pragmatically to resolve these matters.”
“CODEO calls on all stakeholders to continue to use the platform to resolve all grievances. Going forward on this issue, we entreat the EC to effectively and transparently address the concerns of all stakeholders to boost their confidence and trust in the voter register,” it stated.