John Dramani Mahama, the National Democratic Congress’ presidential candidate,John Dramani Mahama, the National Democratic Congress’ presidential candidate, has called for fairness and impartiality in Ghana’s December 7 elections. He emphasized the importance of preventing violence and interference, highlighting the crucial roles of the judiciary, security forces, and Electoral Commission. Mr. Mahama expressed concerns about potential violence and advocated for consequences for those disrupting the election, opposing the deployment of military troops or armed agents to polling stations due to potential voter intimidation.
Instead, he suggested police oversight, as election security falls under the Ghana Police Service. This stance aligns with calls from the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference and experts emphasizing fairness and impartiality in the democratic process. Mahama demands accountability for election interference, impartiality from the Electoral Commission, and neutrality from the judiciary in resolving disputes ¹. By prioritizing fairness, Mr. Mahama aims to safeguard Ghana’s electoral integrity.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
