Medical Doctor and Researcher, Dr. Ernest Kwaku Sarpong, has called on Ghanaians to insist on a forensic audit of the voter registers for the 2024 general elections.
He says that one of the most critical aspects of a free and fair election is the credibility of the voters register. Unfortunately, he said, concerns over its integrity have been growing, raising questions about the fairness of upcoming elections.
“As citizens, we cannot afford to remain passive in the face of these concerns. It is time for Ghanaians to demand a forensic audit of the voters register. A thorough and transparent audit will not only help ensure that the register is credible but will also restore public trust in the electoral process,” he said in a statement.
He added “the peace and future of Ghana depend on the integrity of our electoral process. As citizens, it is our duty to demand a forensic audit of the voters register to ensure that it reflects the true will of the people. Let us not wait for a crisis to erupt before we act. The time to safeguard our democracy is now.”
Ghana, our beloved nation, stands on the edge of a political crisis that threatens the very foundation of its democracy. The alarming concentration of power in the hands of political parties, especially when it comes to the control of the electoral process, is a ticking time bomb. If we allow any political party to dominate the mechanics of our elections, the outcome of elections will no longer reflect the will of the people, but rather the desires of those in power. A government can perform poorly, engage in corrupt practices, and wreak havoc on the nation, yet still manage to win an election if it controls the electoral machinery. This is a dangerous path that could lead to political instability and destruction of our democracy.
One of the most critical aspects of a free and fair election is the credibility of the voters register. Unfortunately, concerns over its integrity have been growing, raising questions about the fairness of upcoming elections. As citizens, we cannot afford to remain passive in the face of these concerns. It is time for Ghanaians to demand a forensic audit of the voters register. A thorough and transparent audit will not only help ensure that the register is credible but will also restore public trust in the electoral process.
The consequences of failing to act now could be disastrous. Imagine a scenario where the election results are determined not by the people’s votes but by a manipulated voters register. In such a situation, governance becomes a farce, with leaders who may have no interest in the nation’s development, or worse, those who prioritize their own selfish interests over the well-being of the country. Corruption will flourish unchecked, illegal mining will continue to destroy our water bodies, and youth will be left behind, deprived of opportunities and a promising future.
Source: 3news.com
Leave a Reply