Spencer Wan Blog of Friday, 20 December 2024
Source: Eric Afatsao
Since the Electoral Commission (EC) recently declared that it has denied claims of victory in some constituencies during the most recent elections, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has been subject to a significant amount of criticism. Because of this sudden change in circumstances, party officials are rushing to allay fears and boost support among their constituents.
The country's electoral oversight body, the EC, reacted to claims made by the NDC about alleged victories in a number of constituencies. In a formal statement, the EC made clear its stance, stressing the significance of maintaining the election process's integrity and restating the veracity of the results they declared. The commission declared that the results provided during the official tabulation did not match the claims of victories in the contested constituencies and that there was insufficient evidence to support them.
Both main political parties were actively vying for control of the most important battleground areas, which are included in the constituencies in issue. Among the prominent constituencies where the NDC asserted victory but the EC rejected their claims are:
1. Ablekuma South
2. Klottey Korley
Third, Taino North
4. Prampram Ningo
5. Wuogon, Ayawaso West
Political observers say that the NDC is in a vulnerable position since they now need to come up with a plan to lessen the consequences of this choice. Disappointed and perplexed, many followers have questioned how the party could have made such a huge error in predicting the election results.
There is also pressure on the party's leadership to clarify the next course of action, including possible legal lawsuits or public protests meant to challenge the EC's decision. The NDC has not wavered in its claims that irregularities and electoral fraud disrupted the democratic process during the elections.
But detractors have noted that the NDC needs to own up to its claims and the ensuing disenchantment among its supporters. In an attempt to restore confidence and strengthen their position for next elections, the party has started an internal study to examine what went wrong with its communication and electoral strategy.
As the political landscape continues to change, it is unclear how the NDC would handle this challenging circumstance. A wider conversation concerning confidence in the electoral process and the future of democracy in the country has been triggered by the EC's ruling, which has also called into doubt the veracity of the party's assertions.
The source is GHOneTV.