The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Acting Director of IT and Elections, Mahdi Jibril, has accused General Secretary aspirant Stephen Donkor of creating unnecessary controversy over his inability to complete his nomination process online. Jibril's comments come after Donkor alleged that the party had deliberately frustrated his bid to challenge incumbent General Secretary Fifi Fiavi Kwetey. According to Jibril, Donkor's explanation that his online access PIN was changed without his consent is unconvincing.
Jibril questioned Donkor's claim, suggesting that the aspirant may have shared his login details with another person. He explained that the party's online nomination platform has a security feature that sends notifications to an aspirant's registered phone number whenever changes are made to their details. This feature, Jibril said, makes it unlikely that Donkor's PIN was changed without his knowledge.
The controversy began when Donkor complained that his access credentials had been changed, leaving him unable to complete his nomination despite paying the GH¢80,000 filing fee. However, Jibril clarified that payment alone does not complete the nomination process. Aspirants, he explained, must submit Form A online before printing their completed forms. Donkor's application, Jibril said, remained in draft because the required submission had not been completed.
Jibril also disclosed that Donkor had visited the party's headquarters for assistance with the nomination process and that officials had helped him with the procedure. This, according to Jibril, contradicts Donkor's claims that the party was deliberately frustrating his bid. The NDC official maintained that the party had not intentionally hindered Donkor's nomination process.
The NDC's online nomination platform is designed to ensure the integrity of the nomination process. Jibril emphasized that the party takes the process seriously and will not compromise its security features. He urged aspirants to follow the procedures carefully to avoid difficulties.
Donkor's situation has sparked concerns about the party's nomination process and the potential for disputes. The incident has also raised questions about the party's preparedness for the upcoming elections. The NDC has assured its members and the public that it will ensure a smooth and transparent nomination process.
The party's General Secretary, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, has not commented on the issue. However, the NDC has stated that it will investigate the matter and take necessary steps to prevent similar incidents in the future. The party has also urged its members to remain calm and to follow the nomination process carefully.
Key points
- The NDC's Acting Director of IT and Elections, Mahdi Jibril, has accused Stephen Donkor of "playing to the gallery" amid online registration issues.
- Donkor's application remained in draft because the required submission had not been completed.
- The NDC has assured its members and the public that it will ensure a smooth and transparent nomination process.
