Deputy National Director of Elections of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr Tanko Rashid Computer, has raised concerns about the readiness of the Electoral Commission (EC) for the 2024 general elections.

He noted that the Commission has not submitted its program of activities, raising questions about its preparedness for the upcoming elections.

Speaking on JoyNews Newsfile on Saturday, February 3, Dr. Rashid pointed to issues during the recent District Assembly elections, such as a shortage of ballot papers and problems with the electoral register that hindered some people from voting.

"This year they are going to do another registration. At the time we were at the IPAC meeting, the Electoral Commission did not have the roadmap for the 2024 election. They have not given us the road map and their programme of activities.

"We asked for it, and they told us at the next IPAC meeting, they were going to make it available. The next IPAC meeting we attended, up till now, they didn’t have it," Dr Rashid stated.

Dr. Tanko Rashid Computer further elaborated that the Electoral Commission (EC) is currently advertising for individuals to apply to become returning officers for the upcoming elections.

He emphasized that the Commission has not yet submitted its program of activities to the political parties, as required.

“That is why I say, their posture tells us that they are not even ready, for me, even for the December 2024 elections,” he added.