Why You Fear Forensic Audit of Voter Register -Alhaji Sheriff Questions Jean Mensa’s Reluctance
A leading member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Alhaji Abdul-Sheriff Nasiru, has raised concerns about Jean Mensa, Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), and her refusal to subject the Voter Register to forensic auditing.
He questioned the EC Chair’s commitment to transparency, asserting that if the register is truly credible, there should be no hesitation in conducting the audit.
Alhaji Sheriff made these comments following the NDC’s “Enough is Enough” demonstration against the Electoral Commission.
He emphasized that the NDC and other political parties are calling for an independent audit of the electoral register and the EC’s IT system, describing this move as a highly democratic action that should be supported by any peace-loving Ghanaian.
When asked why a forensic audit is necessary, Alhaji Sheriff explained that the Jean Mensa-led Electoral Commission is the first in history to transfer over 15,000 eligible voters without their consent, which he claims is a violation of electoral laws.
He suggested that many perceive the current EC as closely aligned with the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), raising concerns about its impartiality.
He highlighted Ghana’s progress as a democratic nation and stressed that the NDC and other concerned Ghanaians will not allow the EC to undermine the democratic process by compiling a flawed electoral register ahead of the 2024 elections.
Alhaji Sheriff reaffirmed the NDC’s commitment to protecting the country’s hard-won democracy, originally championed by the party’s founder, Jerry John Rawlings.
The former National Executive member of the NDC issued a strong warning to the EC to heed calls for a forensic audit to address irregularities and discrepancies in both the voter register and the EC’s IT system.
He added that the NDC would not tolerate a rigged election in favour of any candidate.
He further called on civil society organizations, religious leaders, and other well-meaning Ghanaians to advocate for a credible voter register and described anyone opposing the forensic audit as a greater threat to democracy than a coup plotter.
Furthermore, he urged Ghanaians to remain resolute, support the NDC, and ensure that the electoral process is transparent, as the nation moves toward the December 7 elections.
He called for collective action to restore the country’s democracy and “send the elephant (NPP) back to the bush.”
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Source: Felix Nyaaba // ExpressNewsGhana.com
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