The Director of Election for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr. Omane Boamah, has disclosed that, they are not in support of the Electoral Commission’s proposal to change the election date from December 7 to November 7.
This response comes after the Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting held on Monday, January 22, 2024, where the Electoral Commission suggested a shift in the election date as well as declared that day as a national holiday.
According to the Director of Election, Dr. Omane Boamah, in a Facebook post on Wednesday, January 24, the party do not support the November date for elections thus, December 7 should be maintained, supporting their argument that voting on prayer or worship days does not affect the overall turnout of the elections since 1992.
He suggested that, Instead of cherry-picking, the NDC calls for a comprehensive review of the electoral process through inclusive and proper dialogue which proposal has been sent to the Electoral Commission.
Dr. Omane highlighted that, even though the party is not in favour of the proposed date, they are ready to engage in discussions about voting on prayer or worship days.
Below is Dr Omane Boamah’s response
On IPAC matters, for the avoidance of doubt:
1. We (NDC) do not support the November date for elections.
2. Instead 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.
3. On voting on prayer/worship days, we (NDC) are open to discussions.
NB: Details of Election Years, Days, & Voter Turnout since 1992
Year | Day | Turnout |
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%
