Dr. Kwadwo Afari Gyan, former Chairman of the Electoral Commission (EC), has called on the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to reconsider their decision to boycott the Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC). The NDC had withdrawn from participating in IPAC after the 2020 general elections, alleging bias from the EC in favor of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) and election result manipulation.
Giving his address at the 3rd Annual Conference of the NDC Lawyers Association in Akosombo, Dr. Afari Gyan highlighted the value of IPAC as a platform for political parties. He urged the NDC to re-engage with the committee and emphasized the benefits it offers.
According to Dr. Afari Gyan, IPAC plays a significant role in enabling political parties to understand and contribute to the crucial activities carried out by the Electoral Commission. It provides a forum to address the concerns of political parties and contribute to the development of subsidiary legislation.
“I appeal to the NDC to return to IPAC. Even if your ideas are not adopted, please participate and make your ideas heard. In some cases, IPAC is the platform for stakeholder dialogue, aiming for a shared ownership of the electoral system,” he appealed.
Dr. Afari Gyan emphasized that Ghana’s electoral system offers numerous avenues for political parties to participate in activities that foster transparent and just elections.
