Member of Movement for Change, Buaben Asamoa, is urging the Electoral Commission (EC) to permit the inclusion of independent presidential candidates in Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meetings.
The former Adentan MP asserts that independent candidates play a crucial role as stakeholders in the nation’s electoral processes.
In an interview with Citi FM, Mr. Asamoa articulated that incorporating independent candidates into IPAC meetings would introduce diverse ideas that could contribute to the overall benefit of the country. This move, he believes, would foster inclusivity and enrich the electoral discourse with a broader range of perspectives.
“I would have loved that the independents are allowed to also voice their opinion within the formal circle of IPAC. That will make a difference. Hopefully, even if that does not work, we will put in our bit formally to discuss that,” he said.
“I think Ghanaians should look up and forward beyond the culture of the two dominant parties. You have the opportunity to break the winner-takes-all,” he added.
The call for the inclusion of independent presidential candidates in Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meetings comes in the wake of a proposal by the Electoral Commission (EC) to change the election date from December 7 to November 7. As part of this proposal, the EC suggested declaring the new date as a holiday, discussed during engagements with political parties at IPAC meetings.
However, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has reiterated its objection to the proposed change in the election date. This stance was reaffirmed during the Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting held on Monday, January 29.
The NDC urged the public to disregard any conflicting reports and disclosed its support for altering the date for the 2028 general elections instead.