On Tuesday, September 17, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) kicked off a series of nationwide demonstrations to express their concerns over alleged discrepancies in the provisional voter register.
The party claims these irregularities could jeopardise the fairness of the upcoming December 7 general elections.
The protest, branded as “Enough is Enough,” saw thousands of party supporters, including the NDC’s National Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, and several Members of Parliament, taking to the streets.
Their main demand was for the Electoral Commission (EC) to permit a forensic audit of the voter register to ensure transparency and credibility in the electoral process.
Marches were organised across all 16 regions of the country, with demonstrators following designated routes. Many protesters donned the NDC’s colours, waving placards that read, “Audit the Voters Register Now,” “EC Must Serve the People, Not the Corrupt NPP,” and “Peace Council Must Speak Up Now.”
The protest was intended to pressure the EC into addressing the NDC’s concerns, as the party believes that a failure to do so could compromise the integrity of the general elections.
The NDC insists that a fair electoral process is crucial for maintaining peace and democracy in Ghana.
To maintain order, the Ghana Police Service was deployed across the various protest locations to provide security and prevent any potential disturbances.
Despite the tense atmosphere, the demonstrations proceeded peacefully, highlighting the party’s call for a transparent and credible electoral process.
Puretvonline.com was there to capture some moments of protestors.
