The Electoral Commission (EC) has said plans are still underway to ensure the compilation of the new voters’ register despite calls for its boycott amidst the COVID-19 outbreak in Ghana.

The EC noted that its “plans are far advanced for the successful take-off of the registration process” ahead of the December 7, 2020, general elections.

A statement issued and signed by Ag. Director, Public Affairs, Mrs Sylvia Annoh, and copied to soireenews.com dismissed reports that the registration exercise had been cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak in the country. 

The commission, asserted that, in contrast to the rumored cancellation of the exercise, it has rather been postponed. 

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“In view of the ban imposed on public gatherings by His Excellency President Nana Addo Dankwah Akufo-Addo, a new date for the registration will be announced in due course.”

The EC has for the past few months come under criticism from Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and the public, for its move to replace the current electoral management system in its bid to improve the process.

The Vice President of Policy Think Tank, IMANI Africa described the Electoral Commission (EC) scheduled date for a new voters' register compilation as infeasible, saying that the elections are too close to properly conduct such a tedious exercise.

According to Bright Simmons, it is "humanly impossible” to conduct the said exercise within a brief period.

He asserted that the assurances given by the election management body to put in place a credible set of new electronic logistics – both hardware and software - to execute the process is highly unlikely.

The Commission has however entreated the public to prepare for the upcoming voters registration exercise.

Below is the full Statement