The Electoral Commission (EC) has confirmed to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the General Public that it will re-display the corrected Provisional Voters Register (PVR) online before the printing of the Final Register for the 2024 Elections.
In response to the petition submitted by the NDC following the party’s demonstration on Tuesday, 17th September 2024, the EC assured that it will conduct a re-exhibition of the Provisional Voters Register for five days after the completion of the forensic audit. This re-exhibition aims to facilitate registered voters, particularly those impacted by the errors, in verifying their details and ensuring the integrity of the Voters Register. The EC emphasized the importance of this re-exhibition to prevent disenfranchisement of legitimate voters.
Addressing the NDC’s request for a Forensic Audit, the EC stated that the existing legal and administrative procedures for rectifying the PVR have not been fully exhausted to warrant a Forensic Audit. The EC urged the public to have confidence in its ability to fulfil its mandate.
Regarding the NDC’s demand for a physical re-exhibition of the corrected PVR at all 40,000 plus Exhibition Centers, the EC explained that due to the time constraints leading up to the General Election and the time required for printing and distributing the PVR (approximately four weeks), a physical re-exhibition at all venues would not be feasible. Instead, the EC plans to implement an Online Exhibition of the PVR at no cost to Registered Voters. This will allow voters to report any discrepancies in their details within a specified timeframe. The Voters Register will be available for online viewing until Election Day.
