The culprits
A Deputy Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Mpohor, Bernard Afful and Roger Miller, proprietor of Voice of Christ Preparatory School, have been arrested for their involvement in facilitating the registration of minors during the ongoing voter registration exercise.
The arrest, which took place on May 9, followed a tip-off to law enforcement regarding Miller’s attempt to register his 16-year-old son and several schoolmates.
Prompt intervention by law enforcement led to the swift capture of the suspects, Bernard Afful and Roger Miller. Subsequent investigations uncovered five voter ID cards suspected to belong to underage students in Miller’s possession.
Admission of guilt
Both suspects admitted to orchestrating the registration of these students during interrogation. They are scheduled to appear before the courts on Friday, May 10, as investigations continue.
This incident not only exposes a flagrant disregard for electoral laws but also sheds light on the NDC’s hypocrisy.
Despite the party’s vocal criticism of the Electoral Commission (EC) and attempts to undermine its credibility through propaganda, its members engage in actions that directly compromise the integrity of the electoral process.
Moreover, this revelation raises concerns about the effectiveness of the guarantor system used during voter registration.
While intended to ensure the accuracy and legitimacy of voter registration, such incidents reveal vulnerabilities within the system that individuals and political parties with malicious intent can exploit to register ineligible voters.
Upholding electoral process
In response to these developments, it is crucial for all stakeholders, including political parties, civil society, and electoral authorities, to maintain vigilance and uphold the principles of fairness, transparency, and integrity in the electoral process.
Addressing flaws in the registration process and holding accountable those who seek to undermine it are vital steps in safeguarding the credibility of elections in Ghana.
Ultimately, it is the responsibility of all parties involved to uphold the electoral process’s freedom, fairness, and credibility.
Any attempts by the NDC to undermine this process, whether through unfounded propaganda or illicit actions, must be met with swift and decisive measures to uphold the democratic values upon which Ghana’s electoral system rests.
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