The Coalition of Ghanaians Without Ghana Card (GWiGC) has expressed its concern over the Electoral Commission's (EC) insistence on using only the Ghana card as the exclusive document for voter registration in the 2024 general elections, considering it a threat to Ghana's democratic principles.

The group is urging the EC to reconsider its decision, which it believes will disenfranchise numerous citizens without the Ghana card.

In a statement issued in Ho and shared with the media, the lead convener of GWiGC, Richard Kasu, asserted that the EC's stance to amend the Constitutional Instrument (CI) to make the Ghana Card the sole document for voter registration contradicts Ghana's 1992 Republican Constitution.

This move could result in a significant number of Ghanaians being unable to register and vote.

The group suspects ulterior motives behind the Electoral Commission's and the National Identification Authority's (NIA) resolute position, fearing that some citizens' votes may be suppressed.

GWiGC also raised concerns about the ongoing "premium express" silent registration for the Ghana Card at regional NIA offices. Ordinary Ghanaians are required to pay GHC280 and travel to regional capitals, causing financial and logistical burdens. The group called for an end to the commercialization of this process.

Furthermore, GWiGC pointed out that the mass registration of the Ghana Card during the COVID-19 pandemic, as required by the NIA law, posed challenges as many Ghanaians were unable to participate due to government restrictions.

The group urged an inclusive stakeholder discussion to devise a more progressive, accessible, and affordable Ghana Card registration process that caters to all citizens at all times.