The Reformed Patriotic Democrats (RPD) has thrown its weight behind the decision by the Electoral Commission (EC) to compile a new voters’ register for this year’s parliamentary and presidential elections.
The Acting General Secretary og the party, Kwame Manu Sarpong called on all other political parties to support the EC in its quest to deliver credible elections.
He told Peacefmonline.com in an interview that the decision by the EC is “laudable”.
“If any political party believes in democracy, then I don’t see the need for them to object the compilation of the new voters' register. RPD is solidly behind the EC and has told all its supporters to register when the exercise starts,” the 2016 running mate of the party said.
Kwame Manu Sarpong however condemned the parties inciting “war” ahead of the compilation.
“It is unfortunate but the EC as an independent institution must be allowed to do its work that will benefit the country,” he said.
EC to start compiling new register from June
The Electoral Commission has confirmed to the various political parties that it will commence its intended registration exercise next month despite opposition from some political parties who are seeking to have the exercise halted.
In an Inter-party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting at its headquarters on Wednesday, 27 May 2020, the EC said it intends using 30 days spanning from June to July this year to complete the exercise ahead of the December general elections.
The EC has also rolled out mechanisms to ensure strict adherence to various essential protocols in light of the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure the safety of Ghanaians.
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