EC’s Defense of Re-Collation Sparks Sharp Criticism from NDC Leadership
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The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has sharply criticized the Electoral Commission (EC) over its justification for re-collating election results in nine constituencies after their initial declaration.
According to a report by MyJoyOnline on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, the party has described the EC’s actions as unacceptable and accused the Commission of disregarding established protocols.
Dr. Rashid Tanko-Computer, the Deputy Director of Elections for the NDC, expressed the party’s dissatisfaction with the EC’s reasoning.
He described the justification as flawed and stated, “This defense should be thrown out completely.”
The NDC has labeled the Commission’s behavior as increasingly “lawless,” asserting that its actions undermine trust in the electoral process.
The EC defended its decision by pointing to past precedents, arguing that similar re-collations had occurred in Ghana’s electoral history.
However, the NDC insists that the EC is overstepping its mandate and acting in a manner that could erode public confidence in democratic processes.
This controversy has added to the tensions between the NDC and the EC, with the opposition party calling for greater accountability and adherence to electoral laws.
The NDC maintains that the integrity of elections must not be compromised, especially through actions perceived as arbitrary or inconsistent.