There is nothing President Akufo-Addo can do to prevent the peaceful transfer of power to John Dramani Mahama if the outcome of the December polls reflects the will of the Ghanaian people. Regardless of the President’s public threats and political rhetoric, the voice of the citizens cannot be swayed.
Former National Organiser of the National Democratic Congress, Joshua Akamba, emphasized this point during an interview on the Adekyee Mu Nsem morning show hosted by Citizen Kofi Owusu in Accra. Akamba stressed the importance of avoiding political violence, especially in light of election-related tensions seen across the West African sub-region. He urged the President to exercise caution in his public statements as the leader of the nation.
Looking ahead, Akamba advocated for grassroots party members to actively participate in the ongoing voter registration exercise to ensure all eligible voters, especially first-time voters, are registered for the December polls. He also urged party executives to prioritize the party’s interests and work diligently to counter any attempts at electoral manipulation.
In another development, Dr. Serebour Quaicoe, the Director of Electoral Services at the Electoral Commission (EC), affirmed the commission’s commitment to impartiality despite growing skepticism surrounding its processes leading up to the 2024 general elections. Addressing concerns raised by the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr. Quaicoe reiterated that the EC is following the law in executing its duties and remains focused on upholding electoral integrity.
Responding to criticisms similar to those faced during the Ejisu by-election, Dr. Quaicoe likened them to pre-match criticisms faced by football referees, suggesting they serve to keep the EC alert. He emphasized that the commission’s actions will be vindicated by adhering to the law, citing the tenure of former EC Boss, Dr. Kwadwo Afari-Gyan, who served for 23 years despite initial controversies surrounding the 1992 elections.
In conclusion, both Akamba and Dr. Quaicoe underscored the importance of adhering to democratic processes and maintaining confidence in Ghana’s electoral system, ensuring that the will of the people prevails in the upcoming elections.
