The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has reversed its decision to boycott Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meetings, as revealed in a statement dated Sunday, January 28, 2024, and signed by the party’s General Secretary, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey.
IPAC meetings serve as a platform for political parties to review election-related activities and policies, voice grievances, and contribute constructive inputs. Additionally, IPAC functions as an advisory body to the Electoral Commission.
The NDC had previously boycotted IPAC meetings in 2021, citing concerns about “lack of candour, odious duplicity, and open bias” displayed by the Jean Mensah-led Electoral Commission during the 2020 general elections, favoring the New Patriotic Party.
In the recent statement, the NDC disclosed its decision to rejoin IPAC, attributing the shift to “enhanced consensus-building.” The party expressed optimism about the rejuvenation of IPAC, drawing inspiration from the collaborative efforts established during the tenures of Dr. Afari Djan and Charlotte Osei as Chairpersons of the Electoral Commission of Ghana.
The NDC anticipates fruitful collaborations that will fortify Ghana’s electoral system, benefiting not only individual political parties but also upholding the democratic values of the nation.
Below is the full statement:
NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS (NDC) RETURNS TO IPAC FOR ENHANCED CONSENSUS-BUILDING
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) announces its re-entry into the Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC).
The NDC is optimistic about the revitalization of the IPAC, drawing inspiration from the robust Consensus Building Platform established during the tenures of Dr. Afari Djan and Charlotte Osei as Chairpersons of the Electoral Commission of Ghana.
The party anticipates collaborative endeavours that will strengthen Ghana’s electoral system, benefiting not only individual political parties but also upholding the democratic values of the nation.
Signed,
Fifi Fiavi Kwetey
General Secretary
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