The Electoral
Commission has refuted media reports that the EC has registered new political
parties. A statement signed by the Acting
Director of Public Affairs of the EC, says contrary to
reports in the
media, the Commission has not registered any political parties this year.
The statement
noted “The Commission further wishes to clarify that persons who apply for
registration of political parties have several requirements which must be met
under the Political
Parties Act 2000
(Act 574). Until these requirements have been met and a party
has been issued
with a final registration certificate, the party seeking registration
cannot conduct
its activities as a political party”.
The Commission
advised and reminded applicants that it is against
the provisions
of Act 574 to canvass for votes until the party has been issued with
a final
registration certificate.
“We trust that political actors and the general public
will be guided accordingly” the EC stated.
C. OWUSU-PARRY
AG. DIRECTOR,
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
for: THE ELECTORAL
COMMISSION
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