The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has responded to concerns over alleged irregularities in its internal electoral register, including claims that approximately 700 names have been removed ahead of the party’s upcoming constituency elections in the Ashanti Region.
In a phone interview on Kessben Maakye show in Accra, the party’s Director of Elections and IT, Mahdi Gibril, dismissed suggestions of widespread irregularities, insisting that due processes have been followed in preparing the electoral register.
Speaking on concerns raised during a press conference at Atwima Kwanwoma, Gibril maintained that individuals making allegations against the electoral process should have exhausted the appropriate internal procedures before going public.
He also addressed claims that certain individuals were being strategically positioned to benefit from the party’s internal elections.
According to him, the party’s delegates are elected to serve the collective interests of the NDC rather than those of individual candidates or factions.
“The delegates are not elected to work for individuals but for the party,” he emphasised.
Gibril further disclosed that constituency elections across all 276 constituencies are scheduled for October 24 and 25, 2026.
Touching on concerns about the credibility of the electoral register, he explained that the branch register had undergone a validation exercise during which complaints were raised, examined and addressed.
He clarified that the register is currently at the Ashanti Regional level and has not yet been distributed to the constituencies, questioning the basis of allegations surrounding its contents.
“I would be surprised to see that 700 names have been removed from the register,” he stated.
He acknowledged that complaints and suspicions often arise during internal elections due to competing interests but assured party members that established procedures would be followed to address legitimate grievances.
Gibril pledged that the party’s electoral directorate would follow up on all outstanding issues in the Ashanti Region to ensure a credible and transparent electoral process.
The development comes as the NDC prepares for its constituency elections, with concerns over the integrity of the delegates’ register attracting attention within the party.
