{"id":229052,"date":"2024-10-09T19:01:13","date_gmt":"2024-10-09T19:01:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/10\/09\/ndc-demands-ballot-paper-statistics-from-ec-before-printing-begins\/"},"modified":"2024-10-09T19:01:13","modified_gmt":"2024-10-09T19:01:13","slug":"ndc-demands-ballot-paper-statistics-from-ec-before-printing-begins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/10\/09\/ndc-demands-ballot-paper-statistics-from-ec-before-printing-begins\/","title":{"rendered":"NDC demands ballot paper statistics from EC before printing begins"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has called on the Electoral Commission (EC) to provide detailed statistics on the printing of ballot papers before the process begins.<\/p>\n<p>This demand follows the EC\u2019s notification to the NDC about the upcoming ballot paper printing and an invitation for the party\u2019s agents to be present at the Commission\u2019s office on Thursday, October 10.<\/p>\n<p>The NDC\u2019s request stems from past concerns related to the printing process, particularly allegations of the printing of additional ballot papers during previous elections.<\/p>\n<p>The NDC in a letter to the EC on Wednesday, October 9, said, despite not having any reservations with the EC\u2019s decision, they \u201cDemand that the Electoral Commission provide statistics that will inform the printing of Ballot Papers for the various constituencies before printing of ballots commences.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The National Democratic Congress insists that accurate statistics are essential before printing ballot papers can begin.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou 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.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The NDC urged the EC to refrain from issuing brief notices to political parties regarding crucial national matters.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAdditionally, it would be appreciated if the Electoral Commission would stop giving short notices to Political Parties on very important national issues.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Click Here to read the letter sent to EC by NDC<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>#GhanaPolls2024<\/strong><\/em><br \/><em><strong>#ElectionBureau<\/strong><\/em><br \/><em><strong>#CitiVerify<\/strong> <\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u2014\u2013<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Explore the world of impactful news with CitiNewsroom on WhatsApp!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Click on the link to join the Citi Newsroom channel for curated, meaningful stories tailored just for YOU<\/strong>: <strong>https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VaCYzPRAYlUPudDDe53x<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>No spam, just the stories that truly matter! #StayInformed #CitiNewsroom #CNRDigital<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has called on the Electoral Commission (EC) to provide detailed statistics on the printing of ballot papers before the process begins. 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