Founder of the Movement for Change, Alan Kyerematen, has urged the Electoral Commission (EC) to consider calls for a forensic audit of the voters’ register ahead of the December 2024 general elections.

Mr Kyerematen emphasized that addressing concerns raised by political parties, particularly the National Democratic Congress (NDC), is essential for ensuring the integrity and credibility of the election process.

Speaking during an interview on JoyNews on September 16, Kyerematen highlighted the importance of the EC’s role in conducting free and fair elections, noting that the trust of stakeholders and the public in the electoral system is critical.

"The Electoral Commission has the mandate to conduct free and fair elections, and if concerns are raised about the process, it’s their duty to clear any doubts in the minds of the people,” Mr Kyerematen said.

In response to the NDC’s request for a forensic audit of the electoral roll, Kyerematen pointed out that the party, as a major stakeholder, had identified specific discrepancies in the register. He insisted that the EC must demonstrate its commitment to running a transparent and credible election by addressing these issues head-on.

“For the sake of ensuring the integrity of the elections, the EC must respond to the specific cases that have been identified concerning irregularities in the voters' register. This would only enhance the commission’s credibility,” he explained.

Mr Kyerematen further questioned the EC’s hesitation to conduct a forensic audit, stating that there should be no resistance to such a move, which could only strengthen the public’s confidence in the electoral process.

“Why resist? The EC has indicated they’ve responded to the comments, but we have to eliminate all reasonable doubt. There’s a need to have a credible voters’ register. So, if there’s still doubt associated with it, let’s allow an extensive, comprehensive audit, which can be done without any difficulty,” he added.

Although Kyerematen praised the EC’s overall track record in Africa, he stressed that maintaining their good reputation requires continuous efforts to ensure transparency. He underscored that the only way to confirm the accuracy and integrity of the voters’ register was through a thorough audit.

“The EC has to prove that the electoral register is clean, and it is only through an audit that this can happen,” Kyerematen concluded.