By: Stephen Akorsa , Dansoman , Accra .
It has become increasingly evident that certain members of the Electoral Commission are still serving their paymasters. Their conduct during the illegal collation of ballots has raised serious concerns, suggesting they are doing everything possible to boost the number of NPP parliamentary members in the next parliament. Ghanaians voted overwhelmingly for John Dramani Mahama, partly due to their perception of such biased behavior. Other state institutions, including some members of the judiciary, the police, and national security—often seen as Nana Addo’s paramilitary force used to harass citizens—are also under scrutiny.
We urge President Mahama to use his majority and all necessary legal powers to:
- Reform the Electoral Commission.
- Overhaul national security and fast-track those who have abused their positions to the courts.
- Reform the judiciary, particularly the NPP members on the apex court.
- Revamp the police force, addressing the few miscreants who have used their positions to oppress citizens.
- Address the military members who aligned themselves with the NPP and contributed to making the country feel like a military state over the past eight years.
Ghanaians are tired and bitter about the behavior and attitudes of some members of these institutions. They demand swift justice to serve as a deterrent for future misconduct. Chiefs and elders who typically plead on behalf of these individuals must be told plainly that their actions contribute to the culture of impunity we have witnessed. By defending those who break the laws, they are partly responsible for the country’s current state of captivity.
We must not allow these individuals to go scot-free again. Justice must prevail to restore faith in our institutions and ensure a brighter future for all Ghanaians.
Source : Stephen Akorsa
