Ghana 2024 elections: Ex prez John Mahama 'reports' Prez Akufu Addo, EC to the Christian community

Former President and flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama has expressed the party and his worry over the qualifications of certain individuals serving as Electoral Commissioners citing their lack of neutrality.

According to Mahama, the appointment of partisan personalities to serve at the highest level of the elections management body was a matter of concern and that the Christian community must add their voice in opposing same as the 2024 general election draw near.

During a Monday 20, 2024 meeting with prominent clergymen and women, the former president brought up the appointment of New Patriotic Party (NPP) members as commissioners by his successor, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, who is leaving office.

"This is a president who is appointing politically exposed individuals to positions of trust where they are expected to be neutral and non-partisan

"People Who have served as communicators for the party, those who have been IT backstops for the party, are now Commissioners of the Electoral Commission. How can we expect them to remain neutral and fair in their conduct?" He asked.

"People Who were patrons of TESCON on campus have now become Commissioners of the Electoral Commission. We aim to awaken the conscience of the nation to ensure that the right actions are taken so that the election outcome truly reflects the will of the people," Mahama stressed. Mahama expressed worries about the Electoral Commission's conduct, citing instances from the Ejisu by-election which was conducted on April 30th and the continuing limited voter registration procedure. He emphasized that the Electoral Commission was meant to serve as the referee come December 2024.

"As we approach the election, we will continue to play our part. We will raise the red flags whenever we perceive that things are not proceeding as they should. We trust that the church community will also remain vigilant and ensure that the right thing is done," he assured. 

John Mahama with Archbishop Duncan Williams & Rev. Wengam

Among the important clergy present at the meeting with Ghana's ecumenical leadership were Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams, Rev. Stephen Wengam, Rev. Sam Korankye Ankrah and Rev. Lawrence Tetteh. Also present were the NDC's National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah and General Secretary Fifi Fiavi Kwetey.