The Minority Leader, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is considering recalling Parliament to press the Electoral Commission (EC) to conduct an audit of the voter’s register ahead of the 2024 general elections.

Dr. Forson insists that this audit is crucial to addressing irregularities that could compromise the credibility of the elections, emphasizing that it is essential to hold a free, fair, and transparent process. He made these remarks while addressing protesters during a nationwide demonstration organized by the NDC in Accra.

The protest sought to raise awareness of alleged issues with the voter’s register, with Dr. Ato Forson arguing that tampering with the register could undermine the integrity of the electoral process—something the NDC is determined to prevent.

“We believe that the voter’s register must be audited. The level of tampering we've observed so far makes it impossible to proceed without a proper review. This audit will help us understand the extent of the issue and fix the system,” he stated.

According to Dr. Forson, failure to audit the register would raise significant doubts about the legitimacy of the upcoming elections, potentially eroding public trust in the EC's capacity to oversee a transparent electoral process.

In his own constituency, Dr. Forson revealed that about 3,000 names were added to the transfer register and instances of multiple registrations were discovered, resulting in the register being inflated by approximately 5,000 names. "This raises serious concerns, and we need Parliament to intervene," he said.

The NDC leadership is determined to push for reforms within the EC to address these discrepancies well in advance of the elections. Dr. Forson emphasized that without resolving these issues now, the credibility of the 2024 elections could be in jeopardy.

The party believes that taking preemptive measures is essential to avoid potential disputes and to uphold the integrity of the democratic process.