The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Mensa, has rejected the National Democratic Congress' (NDC) request for a forensic audit of the 2024 provisional voter's register.

During an Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting on Tuesday, 1 October 2024, the Chairperson of the EC emphasised the EC's commitment to upholding the integrity of the electoral process.

Mrs. Mensa pointed to the Commission's constitutional authority under Article 45(a) of the 1992 Constitution, which mandates the EC to oversee and manage all aspects of elections in Ghana.

 "We have a long-standing record of delivering credible elections, and I urge stakeholders to trust us to carry out our responsibilities fairly and transparently," she stated.

The NDC's call for a forensic audit stemmed from concerns regarding alleged discrepancies in the provisional voter's register.

In her response, Mrs. Mensa asserted that the EC has robust mechanisms in place to ensure the accuracy of the register, which is currently undergoing ongoing revisions through established processes, including online re-exhibition.

“As a body mandated by Article 45(a) of the 1992 Constitution to compile the register of voters and to revise it as such periods as determined by law, we urge you all to trust us to perform our functions as enshrined in the constitution," Mrs. Mensa reiterated.

She further assured political parties and the public of the EC's dedication to an open and inclusive electoral process, welcoming feedback and cooperation from all stakeholders as the nation gears up for the 2024 general elections.

"The Commission has a track record and is globally respected for delivering free, fair, credible, and transparent elections and electoral processes, including the compilation of the provisional voter's register," she added.

Mrs. Mensa also affirmed the competence of the staff of the EC.

“Our staff are well-trained and have the capacity and competencies to undertake the task of producing the final and credible voter's register. We certainly do not require external assistance in our line of work,” she added.