National Democratic Congress flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama has expressed dissatisfaction over the behaviour of the Electoral Commission ahead of the December 2020 polls.
Addressing the Press on Thursday September 24, the former president noted that the commission has continuously failed to adhere to valuable advice at IPAC meetings, something which he believes has the potential to discredit the EC.
He said, “Let me also remind you that in the past few years, we have repeatedly drawn attention to a considerable number of unacceptable steps taken by the Electoral Commission as presently constituted.
“These steps have the potential to wreak the democratic architecture that has seen the conduct of seven successful elections for the past twenty or more years. IPAC, a committee of representatives of all political parties, has assisted the EC to carry out its constitutional duty to the satisfaction of all.
“This collaboration has enabled the EC to improve on its transparency, credibility and confidence building systems in electoral management.
“This is what also ensured the general acceptance of election results. Unfortunately, the EC as presently constituted has ignored valuable advice and consensus-building approach that has inured so well to the substance of multiparty democracy in our dear country.”
Source: GhanaFeed.com
