An operative of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), the Electoral Commission (EC), James Agbey, has been warned against any attempt to manipulate the outcome of the 2024 elections in favor of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP).
Agbey’s statement serves as a stern reminder to the EC and its allies, emphasizing that the NDC will not tolerate any form of electoral manipulation. He asserted that the party’s operatives are prepared to resist and prevent any sinister plots by the EC to rig the upcoming elections, even before the first ballot is cast.
“We’ll not sit by and look on while the commission plunges the country into chaos. My colleagues and I are ready to stand up and be counted. We are ready to offer resistance to ensure that we have credible, free and fair elections in 2024,” Agbey declared.
Criticism was directed at the EC for recent proposals aimed at altering aspects of the electoral system, including the suggested closure of polls and the abandonment of indelible ink usage.
Agbey condemned these proposals, particularly the suggestion to scrap the use of indelible ink, which is traditionally applied to voters’ fingers to prevent multiple voting. He asserted that such a move would serve as a clear attempt to rig the 2024 elections in favor of the NPP.
Highlighting past events, Agbey reminded of the EC’s alleged negligence during the 2020 elections, accusing the commission, under the leadership of Jean Mensa, of turning a blind eye to instances where NPP-affiliated individuals disrupted polling stations. He cited incidents resulting in the deaths of at least eight innocent Ghanaians as a consequence.
The statement issued by Agbey serves as a strong indication of the NDC’s determination to ensure electoral integrity and fairness in the upcoming elections. It underscores the heightened tensions surrounding Ghana’s electoral process and the importance of maintaining transparency and accountability to uphold democratic principles.