Elections to be Scheduled for November as EC Proceeds With Constitutional Procedures
At the heart of this initiative, the EC has revealed that over 50% of political parties have consented to this proposed adjustment.
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During an Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting on January 29, the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) and several political parties voiced their opposition to the proposal, asserting concerns about the logistical readiness for an election within the newly suggested timeframe. The ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), however, is yet to reach a decision on the matter.
Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, the Director of Elections and ICT for the NDC, urged caution and broader national discussion concerning this pivot. He articulated that the overwhelming consensus concluded that the current schedule for elections should be upheld, emphasizing the need for a more comprehensive national conversation before determining any critical alterations.
Conversely, Dr. Bossman Asare, the Deputy Chairman of the EC in charge of Corporate Services, emphasized that transitioning the election date to November would facilitate the agency's preparedness for a potential runoff if no clear winner emerges in the initial round held this year.
During an Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting on January 29, the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) and several political parties voiced their opposition to the proposal, asserting concerns about the logistical readiness for an election within the newly suggested timeframe. The ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), however, is yet to reach a decision on the matter.
Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, the Director of Elections and ICT for the NDC, urged caution and broader national discussion concerning this pivot. He articulated that the overwhelming consensus concluded that the current schedule for elections should be upheld, emphasizing the need for a more comprehensive national conversation before determining any critical alterations.
Conversely, Dr. Bossman Asare, the Deputy Chairman of the EC in charge of Corporate Services, emphasized that transitioning the election date to November would facilitate the agency's preparedness for a potential runoff if no clear winner emerges in the initial round held this year.
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He noted that a significant majority of political parties expressed support for the proposed date change to November. If the EC can implement this alteration in 2024, it would align with the perspective endorsed by more than half of the political parties present at the IPAC meeting.
Concerning the statutory requirements and procedural adjustments, Dr. Asare exuded confidence in the EC's preparedness, signaling a commitment to fulfilling the necessary legal processes to facilitate this transition.
It's noteworthy that any such change would not solely rely on the Electoral Commission, as the final implementation necessitates approval from the Attorney General and parliamentary deliberation.
He noted that a significant majority of political parties expressed support for the proposed date change to November. If the EC can implement this alteration in 2024, it would align with the perspective endorsed by more than half of the political parties present at the IPAC meeting.
Concerning the statutory requirements and procedural adjustments, Dr. Asare exuded confidence in the EC's preparedness, signaling a commitment to fulfilling the necessary legal processes to facilitate this transition.
It's noteworthy that any such change would not solely rely on the Electoral Commission, as the final implementation necessitates approval from the Attorney General and parliamentary deliberation.
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