Ghana's Opposition Protests Alleged Voter Roll Irregularities Nationwide
The National Democratic Congress demands a forensic audit ahead of December's general election.
- Protests occurred in all 16 regional capitals, including Accra, with millions reportedly participating.
- The NDC claims thousands of unauthorized voter roll changes, including transfers and deletions.
- The electoral commission dismissed the call for an audit as 'misguided,' asserting that errors have been corrected.
- Protesters submitted a petition to parliament and the electoral commission, calling for a bipartisan probe and immediate publication of audit findings.
- Ghana's upcoming election will see former President John Mahama of the NDC face Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia of the ruling New Patriotic Party.