Haruna Iddrisu Warns EC: Misplaced Northern Region Ballots Will Be Exposed as Fraud

Haruna Iddrisu, the Member of Parliament for Tamale South in the Northern Region, has called for complete openness from the Electoral Commission (EC) in the printing and distribution of ballot papers for the 2024 general elections. He believes that without proper tracking, the fairness of the election could be at risk, and there may be chances of cheating against the National Democratic Congress.

“What we ask of you is that we need the serial numbers of every ballot paper printed for each region, for each district, and for each constituency,” Iddrisu stated. He argued that simply printing ballot papers is not enough for a transparent process, insisting that knowing the serial numbers and exact quantities for each area is crucial. “This is all we are demanding in the name of transparency,” he added.

Iddrisu outlined his demands clearly, saying, “For the Northern Region, we want to know where our serial numbers start and where they end, so that we can follow it to Ashanti and follow it to Eastern Region.” He explained that keeping track of the serial numbers in each region would help make sure everything is fair and show any possible problems. “If we find a ballot paper meant for Northern Region in any other region, we expose your fraud and your intention for irregularity in the elections,” he warned.

Iddrisu expressed unwavering confidence in the outcome if the election process remains fair. “We are very convinced—very, very convinced beyond a shadow of a doubt—that John Dramani Mahama will win a free, fair, credible election,” he stated passionately.

Meanwhile, the EC operations deputy chairman Samuel Tettey, has already made it clear that there is no fraudulent activity going on. Speaking to the press, he clarified “The allegation of the ballot printing, as it is now in the public domain, is not true. We would want to assure the people of Ghana that the processes are so Inclusive, so participatory, open, and transparent. As we speak now, all political parties have their agents at the printing houses.”