Ahmed M. Gedel Writes:
As the clock ticks closer to January 7th, the nation remains embroiled in a maelstrom of electoral controversy. The Electoral Commission’s (EC) dubious actions have ignited a firestorm of outrage, with my beloved party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) vowing to reclaim stolen parliamentary seats through Operation Recover All Stolen Seats (ORASS).
This bold initiative is a testament to the party’s unwavering commitment to democratic principles and the unshakeable will of the Ghanaian people.
The EC’s blatant disregard for the electoral laws, as enshrined in CI 127, has perpetrated a gross injustice against the people. The brazen subversion of the electoral process has left an indelible stain on the nation’s democratic fabric.
The Techiman South and Ayawsho West Wuogon debacles still linger in the collective memory, serving as a stark reminder of the EC’s propensity for electoral malfeasance.In this backdrop of electoral perfidy, the NDC’s resolve to reclaim the stolen seats assumes monumental significance. ORASS is not merely an exercise in political expediency; it is a righteous crusade to restore the sanctity of the electoral process and uphold the inviolable will of the people.
The party’s determination to mobilize its support base and reclaim the six to nine disputed parliamentary seats is a beacon of hope in a democratic landscape besmirched by electoral corruption.As the nation hurtles towards a critical juncture in its democratic journey, the judiciary must rise to the occasion and assert its constitutional authority.
The courts must demonstrate an unwavering commitment to upholding the electoral laws and ensuring that those who have subverted the democratic process are held accountable.
In this epochal struggle for democratic supremacy, the NDC’s ORASS initiative serves as a clarion call to action. It is a rallying cry for all those who cherish the principles of democracy and are determined to defend the sacred will of the people.
As the battle for electoral justice unfolds, one thing is certain – the people of Ghana will not be silenced, and their democratic rights will not be trampled upon. The die has been cast, and the future of Ghana’s democracy hangs in the balance.
Ahmed M. Gedel
Former NDC Technical Advisor on Biometric and NDC Rep@ IPAC &UNDP-Ghana
