Member of the National Peace Council (NPC), Maulvi Mohammed Bin Salih, has advised the Electoral Commission (EC) against the abuse of their mandate as an independent entity to reject consultation and what he describes as “wisdom of our elders”.
He has urged the Commission to remain receptive to feedback as the country approaches December for its general elections.
He mentioned this during an engagement with the media highlighting the need for the EC to consider various perspectives to ensure the elections maintain transparency and fairness.
“Independent they are, yes. But that doesn’t stop them from listening to Ghanaians, listening to the wisdom of our elders, and so on and so forth.
They should not, under any circumstances, hide behind the independence to refuse to consult and listen,” Maulvi Mohammed Bin Salih stated.
He emphasised the importance of the EC considering diverse viewpoints to ensure the integrity of the upcoming December elections.
Bin Salih underscored that failure to do so might result in irreparable consequences, highlighting that history would not be forgiving if any challenges arise during the electoral process.
“If they put their act together and do it well, they can put Ghana together and they can place Ghana on a pedestal of peace and progress.
But if they don’t act well, they can also break Ghana and posterity will not forgive them if it so happens,” he added.