Ghana's opposition alleges electoral tampering ahead of December polls

By Enoch Fiifi Forson

Accra, Ghana (AA) - Ghana’s main opposition party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), led nationwide protests on Tuesday, accusing the Electoral Commission of tampering with the voter registry ahead of the December presidential elections.

The NDC is calling for an independent forensic audit to remove alleged errors from the electoral register.

The protests, which took place in all 16 regions, were fueled by claims that voters had been illegally transferred to different polling stations without their knowledge.

NDC supporters, dressed in red and black, marched through the streets, holding placards, reading “Protect my vote.”

Protesters also presented petitions to parliament and the Electoral Commission, urging intervention from international bodies and civil society groups.

The electoral body, led by Jean Mensa, has acknowledged the errors and says they have been corrected.

The election will see former President John Dramani Mahama of the NDC face Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP).

The 2020 presidential election was contested in the Supreme Court, with John Mahama challenging the victory of President Akufo-Addo. However, the court upheld the Electoral Commission’s declaration of Akufo-Addo as the winner.