The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has written officially 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.
This demand follows the EC’s notification to the NDC about the upcoming ballot paper printing and an invitation for the party’s agents to be present at the Commission’s office on Thursday, October 10.
The letter, which was signed by General Secretary Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, said although the party does not have any challenge with the decision by EC, they “demand that the Electoral Commission provide statistics that will inform the printing of ballot papers for the various constituencies before printing of ballots commences.”
“You may recall that on the 22nd of July, 2024, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) wrote to the Commission requesting for 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 7th December 2024.”
“Additionally, it would be appreciated if the Electoral Commission would stop giving short notices to political parties on very important national issues.”
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