The Electoral Commission (EC) has denied the National Democratic Congress (NDC)’s request for a live broadcast of a meeting aimed at reviewing the Provisional Voters Register (PVR) for the upcoming December 7 general elections.
The NDC had proposed that the meeting, which would address concerns about the PVR, be aired live on television to enhance transparency and public confidence in the electoral process.
However, the EC dismissed the NDC’s request, stating that the issues raised by the party are not new and that a live broadcast is therefore unnecessary.
The Commission reiterated its commitment to conducting “free, fair, transparent, peaceful, and credible elections” but maintained that it does not support the idea of a live broadcast.
Despite rejecting the live broadcast proposal, the EC assured the NDC that it is open to meeting with the party’s representatives at a mutually convenient time to discuss the concerns raised regarding the PVR.
Below is the EC’s response.
RE: REQUEST FOR LIVE BROADCAST OF PRESENTATION OF OBSERVATIONS FOUND IN PVR-2024
I bring you greetings from the Commission and trust this letter finds you well.
Reference is made to your letter dated, 4th September, 2024 with reference number NDC/HQ/E/69/VOL/30 in the above subject matter.
The Commission stands in readiness to hear from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) the discrepancies it has identified with the Provisional Voters Register.
As you already know, the essence of the Voters Exhibition Exercise is to correct discrepancies in the Register. Such discrepancies include missing names, misplaced voters, and duplicate images among others.
The identification of discrepancies by your party is therefore not a new phenomenon. The Commission welcomes it in the hope that it will help ensure a Credible Register ahead of the 2024 General Election as envisaged by the Exhibition Exercise.
The Commission is absolutely committed to free, fair, transparent, peaceful, and credible Elections. However, the Commission does not accept the proposal of a live broadcast of this meeting. Our team is ready to meet with your team on the agreed time.
Thank you.
