Jean Mensa, Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), has firmly stated that the electoral process leading up to the December general election has been sufficiently transparent.
This statement comes in response to accusations of a lack of transparency and claims that the commission is unlawfully pressuring minor political parties to favor a particular party.
Speaking during the Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting held on October 1, she asserted, “We do not have anything to hide,” emphasizing the EC’s openness regarding the electoral process and media access during balloting and nominations.
Mensa criticized the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) for their governance during the previous election cycle, asserting, “I do not believe this was the case in 2020.”
She further assured stakeholders that all political parties have had equitable opportunities in the nomination process.
“This is what we call trust,” she stated, highlighting the EC’s commitment to transparency and openness in its operations.
She also reaffirmed that the commission is dedicated to improving the electoral system while ensuring that nothing remains hidden from public scrutiny.
The EC has reported significant statistics ahead of the upcoming elections, with a total of 18,772,795 valid voters expected to participate, including 9,690,173 females and 9,082,622 males.
The commission also noted the addition of 708,282 new voters to the electoral roll, alongside other categories such as transferred and proxy voters.
While acknowledging some errors in the voter register, Mensa emphasized that such discrepancies are common in any registration process and assured the public of the EC’s commitment to rectifying these issues for a smooth electoral experience.
