General News of Monday, 8 June 2020Source: www.ghanaweb.comNDC, other political parties petition ECOWAS over compilation of new registerSamuel Ofosu Ampofo is NDC National ChairmanGhana’s largest opposition political party, the NDC, has teamed up with other opposition parties to petition the ECOWAS about the ongoing process to compile a new register for the December elections. The EC says it remains resolute in its decision compile a totally new electoral roll for the December 7 presidential and parliamentary polls despite opposition from political parties and civil society organisations against the move. The other political parties joining the NDC to petition the ECOWAS include the Peoples National Convention (PNC), All Peoples Congress (APC), United Freedom Party (UFP), the EGLE Party and the United Progressive Party (UPP). Among other things, the political parties hold the view that “Ghana’s current register is credible, reliable and tested. The concerns raised by the EC can be addressed by upgrading the current register and not compiling a new register,” the petitioners said.

Source: GhanaWeb June 08, 2020 12:22 UTC