- John Mahama urges EC officials to adhere strictly to their legal mandate
- Mahama alleges a clear intent of EC assisting the NPP
- He calls upon NDC members to remain vigilant
John Mahama, the presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has issued a strong message to Electoral Commission (EC) officials, urging them to adhere strictly to their legal mandate and avoid favoritism toward the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP).
In a recent Facebook post on June 3, 2024, Mahama challenged the leadership of the EC to resist any inclination towards partisan bias and instead operate in accordance with the laws that govern their operations.
Mahama expressed concern over the EC’s decision to exclude political party agents from observing the ongoing voter transfer exercise, alleging that this move indicates a clear intent to assist the NPP in manipulating the outcome of the upcoming 2024 elections.
Emphasizing his stance against such collusion, Mahama asserted that such efforts would ultimately prove futile.
The former president highlighted the sudden reversal by the NPP and the EC regarding the presence of party agents at district offices during the transfer exercise, suggesting a coordinated attempt to undermine transparency in the electoral process.
Mahama further accused the NPP of attempting gerrymandering tactics in certain constituencies to offset potential gains by the NDC, particularly in the Ashanti and Eastern Regions, as well as selected areas in Greater Accra and other regions.
Asserting confidence in the electorate’s dissatisfaction with the current government’s performance, Mahama stated his belief that no level of collaboration between the EC and the NPP could alter the outcome of the elections on December 7, 2024.
He concluded by urging NDC members to remain vigilant and actively monitor the transfer process at all levels, emphasizing the party’s commitment to ensuring a fair and transparent electoral process.
