The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has urged the Electoral Commission (EC) to swiftly organise an emergency Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting to address concerns over the reported 'disappearance' of Biometric Verification Devices (BVDs) and other related issues.
The party emphasised that such a meeting is necessary for the EC to provide explanations and reassurances to political parties and their supporters.
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In a petition submitted to the Commission on Wednesday, March 27, the NDC expressed apprehension over these issues, fearing that they could potentially undermine the fairness and integrity of the upcoming December 2024 elections.
The petition, signed by the party's General Secretary, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, urged the EC to give due consideration to the concerns to maintain public trust in its operations.
"Leadership, members and sympathisers of the NDC are worried about the situation and believe that these unfortunate incidents pose a serious threat to free, fair and transparent elections in the upcoming 2024 general elections."
"The NDC therefore wishes to request for an emergency IPAC meeting to enable all political parties to discuss these crucial issues and come to a consensus on how to promote free, fair and transparent elections,” an excerpt of the petition said.
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Furthermore, the party noted that the Electoral Commission (EC) was scheduled to hold an IPAC meeting on March 27, as per its calendar for the year. However, this meeting did not take place as planned.
“Additionally, per your calendar, you were supposed to call an IPAC meeting to enable all political parties to discuss these issues and come to a consensus on how to promote free, fair and transparent elections,” it added.
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