Former President John Mahama has sounded a warning against the deployment of armed military and security operatives to polling and coalition centers, describing it as a recipe for chaos that must be stopped.
This call to action comes ahead of Ghana’s December 7 elections, where Mahama’s National Democratic Congress (NDC) is locked in a close contest with the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP).
A History of Tensions
Ghana’s electoral landscape has been marred by tensions and disputes, particularly between the NDC and NPP.
The 2012 and 2020 elections saw disputes over results, with the NDC rejecting the 2020 outcome.
Mahama’s Proposal for Peace
John Mahama has proposed expanding the signatories to the Peace Pact to include all stakeholders in the elections.
This, he believes, will bind institutions to play their roles effectively for a peaceful election.
He also urged the Electoral Commission (EC) to remain impartial and the Judiciary to be fair and neutral in resolving election disputes.
EC’s Response
Samuel Tettey, Deputy Chairperson of the EC in charge of Operations, assured that the EC’s activities and processes have been transparent and open.
He said the EC will continue to engage stakeholders transparently to ensure a fair electoral process.
-BY Daniel Bampoe