National Democratic Congress (NDC) Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has issued a strong rebuke of the Electoral Commission (EC), describing its current leadership as unfit for purpose and demanding their removal.
Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express, Mr. Asiedu Nketia was blunt in his criticism.
“There needs to be a complete overhaul,” he said. “The top three leaders must go. Their mismanagement has deeply compromised the Commission.”
He accused the EC, under the leadership of Jean Mensa, of failing in its fundamental responsibility to deliver credible elections. According to him, there is a disturbing trend of electoral mismanagement that cannot be ignored.
“Our laws do not anticipate election stalemates. If that’s happening, it’s because someone isn’t doing their job,” he argued. “This is a clear case of either negligence or incapacity.”
Citing the still-unresolved parliamentary election in Ablekuma North, Asiedu Nketia pointed to it as the latest in a string of failures by the Commission.
“It’s been six months since the election, and there’s still no elected MP. That should raise serious concerns,” he said.
He further claimed these issues are not isolated. He referenced the disenfranchisement of the SALL constituency during the 2020 elections and asserted that every election conducted by the current EC leadership has fallen short of expectations.
“This Commission hasn’t successfully conducted a single credible election since it took over. SALL went without representation for four years. Now it’s Ablekuma North. And the Ayawaso West by-election was a disaster.”
Calling for urgent reform, the NDC Chairman emphasized the need to “reset” the EC and restore its integrity.
“To reset the Commission means restoring it to a state where it functions effectively and independently. As it stands, it is not serving its intended purpose.”
He concluded with a warning, stating that Ghana’s democratic credibility is at stake.
“In any serious country, leadership like this wouldn’t be tolerated. If we continue with this Electoral Commission, then it calls into question what direction the country is heading.”
