Special Aide to NDC Presidential Candidate John Dramani Mahama, Joyce Bawah Mogtari, has slammed the Electoral Commission (EC) over the reported shortages of ballot papers in parts of the Volta Region.The affected areas include Keta, Ketu North, Ho Central, Hohoe, and Ho West. On November 28, the EC announced the shortage, which has sparked public concern.

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During a press briefing on November 29, the Commission clarified that the issue was not limited to the Volta Region and assured the public that measures were being taken to resolve the problem.Despite this, Bawah Mogtari accused the EC of inefficiency and questioned its ability to manage the electoral process smoothly. She hinted that the shortages could reflect deeper structural problems within the Commission rather than being mere

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accidents.

at the Legal Green Forum for law students and legal professionals, she emphasised the need for transparency and accountability. She urged the EC to take swift action to fix the problem and maintain public confidence as the December elections approach.“This is not the first time we’ve pointed out that the Electoral Commission is not up to the task. They are not acting like an

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independent body. We’ve always suspected this because so many partisans are parading as commissioners. I’m happy these mistakes have been noticed, as they highlight the EC’s incompetence.”“Even at the printing houses, we are being told they are printing more than they need. The beauty of this is that we are now very vigilant. Every step of the way, we’ve worked hard to expose the EC’s biases and incompetence.

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”She emphasised the party’s commitment to protecting the integrity of the elections.“This is an election the NDC is supposed to win. Ghanaians are yearning for change, and we will ensure that every ballot is protected. Our polling agents have been accurately trained, and we are poised for victory,” she assured.

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