NDC holds nationwide demo to demand forensic audit of voters’ register

Thousands of National Democratic Congress (NDC) supporters nationwide joined the much-anticipated “Enough is Enough” protest, calling for a forensic audit of the voters’ register ahead of the 2024 general election.
The protests, which took place in all 16 regions are part of the party’s effort to push for transparency and fairness in the electoral process.

In Accra, NDC General Secretary Fifi Kwetey led a delegation to Parliament to formally present a petition outlining the party’s demands.
Speaking to a crowd of supporters, Kwetey emphasized that the NDC’s request for a forensic audit of the voters’ register is a reasonable measure to ensure credibility in the electoral system. He argued, “If there is nothing to hide, there should be no issue with granting the audit.”
The petition, received by Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, outlined several demands including a bi-partisan investigation into the Electoral Commission’s (EC) conduct, publication of forensic audit findings, and a 5-day re-exhibition of the voters’ register following the audit.

Additionally, the NDC called for a definitive electoral timetable, the correction of unauthorized voter transfers, and an emergency meeting of stakeholders, including ECOWAS and the African Union (AU), to address concerns ahead of the 2024 polls.
Afenyo-Markin assured the party that the concerns would be taken seriously, stating, “This is one of the several ways to enrich our democracy.”
In the Ashanti Region, thousands of NDC supporters, dressed in red and carrying placards with inscriptions such as “Say No To a Rigged Register” and “Jean Mensah, You Are Grossly Incompetent,” marched from the regional office in Amakom to the EC’s regional office.

Accompanied by brass band music, the protesters presented their petition amidst a heavy security presence, which helped maintain order and manage traffic.
Video footage has emerged showing a tense clash between police and National Democratic Congress (NDC) supporters during the ‘Enough Is Enough’ protest in Kumasi.
The confrontation occurred as protesters attempted to gain access to the Ashanti Regional Electoral Commission office, resulting in a physical altercation between the two sides.
Barricades were breached, and chaos ensued, with police forced to intervene to control the situation.
The Ghana Police Service denied reports of a shooting incident and clarified that no demonstrator was injured by police.

The police in a statement asserted that there was no shooting incident at the EC’s regional office.
In the Eastern Region, George Opare Addo, NDC National Youth Organizer, called on influential figures such as the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, and the National Peace Council to intervene, urging them to ensure the EC conducts an independent forensic audit. He stressed, “This is a call to duty for all peace-loving Ghanaians.”
In the Western Region, Deputy Minority Leader Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah led a similar demonstration through Sekondi-Takoradi, where he called on the EC to create a level playing field for all political parties.
He reiterated the NDC’s stance that the current voters’ register is flawed and that the Commission must take steps to resolve the issues before the December 7 election.
Buah emphasized, “The EC has the responsibility to execute free, fair, and transparent elections for the peace, security, and stability of our country.”
The NDC’s demonstrations come in response to what the party perceives as irregularities in the voters’ register, which they argue could undermine the credibility of the 2024 elections.
The petition was received by EC representatives in various regions, who assured the party that the concerns raised would be forwarded to the Commission’s headquarters for action.
As the 2024 election approaches, the NDC’s “Enough is Enough” demonstrations reflect growing tensions surrounding the voters’ register and the party’s determination to ensure a fair and transparent electoral process.