The Member of Parliament (MP) for the Builsa South Constituency, Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, has reiterated the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) commitment to intensifying protests over the alleged discrepancies in Ghana’s voters’ register.
Speaking at the recent “ENOUGH is ENOUGH” demonstration held in Bolgatanga as part of a regional protest by the NDC, Dr. Apaak echoed the party’s stance on taking further actions at the district level.
Dr. Apaak referenced an earlier warning by the NDC’s National Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, noting that their intent to continue district-level protests was not a mere threat.
“The signal from Chairman Nketiah that we will continue protesting at the district level is no empty threat,” he stated emphatically. He also underscored the Minority Leader’s resolve to recall Parliament to address this matter of grave national concern.
The MP emphasized the importance of defending Ghana’s democracy and urged citizens to join the movement.
“It’s our collective responsibility to protect our democracy by fighting for it and defending it at all costs. Stand up and be counted,” he declared.
His comments reflect the NDC’s belief that the current voters’ register cannot guarantee free and fair elections unless the discrepancies are properly addressed.
During the protest, Dr. Apaak highlighted that Ghanaians from all walks of life, not only in Bolgatanga but across other regional capitals, came out in large numbers to demand a credible voters’ register.
“Ghanaians of all walks of life were out in their numbers on the streets of Bolgatanga, as they did in other regional capitals yesterday, calling for a credible voters’ register,” he said.
The MP expressed deep concern over the magnitude of discrepancies already uncovered in the voters’ register, stressing that assurances from the Electoral Commission (EC) alone were insufficient to restore credibility.
“With the magnitude of discrepancies exposed so far, the voters’ register can’t be deemed credible based on mere assurances from those under whose watch the discrepancies occurred,” he added.
Dr. Apaak, therefore, called for a forensic and independent audit of the voters’ register, urging the involvement of both local and international experts to ensure transparency.
“The need for a forensic and independent audit by a collective, including local and international experts, has been justified beyond any doubt,” he concluded.
The NDC’s protests reflect rising tensions ahead of the 2024 elections, with demands for electoral transparency at the forefront of the party’s agenda.
Source: A1Radioonline.com|101.1Mhz|Moses Apiah|Bolgatanga
