{"id":1159,"date":"2024-01-24T11:27:48","date_gmt":"2024-01-24T11:27:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dmediagh.com\/?p=1159"},"modified":"2024-01-24T11:27:50","modified_gmt":"2024-01-24T11:27:50","slug":"ndc-rejects-ecs-election-date-change-proposal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dmediagh.com\/index.php\/2024\/01\/24\/ndc-rejects-ecs-election-date-change-proposal\/","title":{"rendered":"NDC rejects EC\u2019s election date change proposal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has rejected the Electoral Commission\u2019s proposal to change the election date from December 7 to November 7.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The proposal was raised during the recent Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting held on Monday, January 22, 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Electoral Commission not only suggested a shift in the election date but also recommended that election days be designated as national holidays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, the NDC, through its Director of Elections, Dr. Omane Boamah, has rebuffed the proposal, expressing the party\u2019s strong opposition to any alteration in the established election timeline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In response to the proposal, Dr. Omane Boamah emphasized the party\u2019s commitment to maintaining the current election date and urged the Electoral Commission to embark on a comprehensive review of the electoral process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He stressed the importance of inclusive and proper dialogue to address any concerns or improvements needed in the electoral system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite the NDC\u2019s firm stance against changing the election date, Dr. Omane Boamah highlighted the party\u2019s willingness to engage in discussions about voting on prayer or worship days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He provided details to support the argument that voting on prayer or worship days does not adversely affect the overall turnout of the elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below is Dr Omane Boamah\u2019s response<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On IPAC matters, for the avoidance of doubt:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. We (NDC) do not support the November date for elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. \u2060Instead 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. \u2060On voting on prayer\/worship days, we (NDC) are open to discussions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NB: Details of Election Years, Days, & Voter Turnout since 1992<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Year | Day | Turnout |<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Source: Citi Newsroom<\/em><\/sub><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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