The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has opposed the Electoral Commission (EC)'s proposal to change the election date from December 7 to November 7.
Chairperson of Ghana’s Electoral Commission, Madam Jean Mensa at the recent Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting on Monday, January 22 raised the date change proposal.
The EC also proposed, at the meeting, that the day of election be declared a holiday.
But, the NDC, through its Director of Elections, Dr. Omane Boamah has rejected the proposal on the date change, expressing the party’s strong opposition to any alteration in the established election timeline.
The Party however says they are open to discussions on voting during worship or prayer days.
"We (NDC) do not support the November date for elections. Instead of cherry-picking, we (NDC) call for a comprehensive review of the electoral process through inclusive and proper dialogue; we already submitted our proposals to the EC," he posted.
Below is Dr Omane Boamah’s response on Facebook
On IPAC matters, for the avoidance of doubt:
1. We (NDC) do not support the November date for elections.
2. Instead of cherry-picking, we (NDC) call for a comprehensive review of the electoral process through inclusive and proper dialogue; we already submitted our proposals to the EC.
3. On voting on prayer/worship days, we (NDC) are open to discussions.
NB: Details of Election Years, Days, & Voter Turnout since 1992
Year | Day | Turnout |
1992 Tuesday 50.16 %
1996 Saturday 78.20%
2000 Thursday 61.74%
2004 Tuesday 85.12%
2008 Sunday 71.00%
2012 Friday 79.43%
2016 Wednesday 69.25%
2020 Monday 78.89%