Christian Kwabena Andrews, commonly known as Osofo Kyiri Abosom and the leader of the Ghana Union Movement (GUM), has urged the Electoral Commission of Ghana, headed by Jean Mensa, to appoint military and police personnel as returning officers for the 2024 elections.
Andrews contends that the current staff recruited by the EC often have political affiliations, which threatens the neutrality of the electoral process.
In an interview with UTV on July 16, 2024, Andrews stated that the presence of party-affiliated officials within the EC jeopardizes national interests.
He believes that involving security forces would improve the fairness of the elections and ensure a more impartial management of the electoral process.
“The EC hasn’t done anything wrong because when you talk about the EC, it has to do with Jean Mensa and her deputies,” Andrews explained. “But the party has sent their people to the EC to recruit them.
“So, they wear the EC cloth, but deep down inside, they are representing their political parties. Such people are not there to help the country,” he said.
He suggested that following the elections in the constituencies, some results should be taken to police stations before being submitted to the EC to enhance accountability.
Andrews also urged Ghanaians to support him in the upcoming elections, stressing the importance of addressing the nation’s challenges rather than focusing on political affiliations.
He pledged to tackle the country’s issues through initiatives in industrialization, educational reform, and job creation.