The National Democratic Congress (NDC) staunchly rejects the Electoral Commission’s proposal to shift the election date from December 7 to November 7, as revealed during the recent Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting on January 22, 2024.
The Electoral Commission not only advocated for a change in the election date but also suggested designating election days as national holidays.
Dr. Omane Boamah, the Director of Elections for the NDC, has firmly rebuffed the proposal, emphasizing the party’s strong opposition to altering the established election timeline.
Despite this stance, Dr. Boamah expressed the NDC’s willingness to engage in discussions about voting on prayer or worship days.
However, he underscored the necessity for a comprehensive review of the electoral process, emphasizing the importance of inclusive dialogue to address concerns and improve the electoral system.
Below is Dr Omane Boamah’s response:
On IPAC matters, for the avoidance of doubt:
- We (NDC) do not support the November date for elections.
- Instead of cherry-picking, we (NDC) call for a comprehensive review of the electoral process through inclusive and proper dialogue; we already submitted our proposals to the EC.
- On voting on prayer/worship days, we (NDC) are open to discussions.
NB: Details of Election Years, Days, & Voter Turnout since 1992
Year | Day | Turnout |
1992 Tuesday 50.16 %
1996 Saturday 78.20%
2000 Thursday 61.74%
2004 Tuesday 85.12%
2008 Sunday 71.00%
2012 Friday 79.43%
2016 Wednesday 69.25%
2020 Monday 78.89%
Source: InsiderGH.com
