The New Patriotic Party (NPP) claims that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is inciting violence and attempting to destabilise Ghana ahead of the December 7, elections.
The NPP alleges that recent statements by former President John Mahama and NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah are part of a deliberate plan to misinform the public and incite unrest among their supporters.
Speaking to the press in Koforidua, Eastern Regional Chairman of the NPP, Jeff Konadu Addo, outlined several comments made by Mr. Mahama, including his recent criticism of clergy, traditional leaders, and civil society organizations, referring to them in a derogatory manner.
He also cited the NDC Chairman’s recent campaign against the Electoral Commission, accusing it of supposed electoral fraud.
“We condemn the recent inflammatory statements made by John Dramani Mahama, flag bearer of the National Democratic Congress,” he stated.
“Labeling respected leaders like pastors, chiefs, imams, and CSOs as ‘hypocrites’ and referring to the ruling NPP as a ‘foolish government’ is unacceptable. Such divisive rhetoric undermines national unity and promotes violence. We urge Mahama to adopt issue-based campaigning that promotes peace and tolerance instead. As Ghanaians, our diverse political views should unite us, not divide us. We must prioritize constructive dialogue and respect for one another.”
The NPP has called on Mahama to avoid using insulting language and focus on fostering unity, ensuring a peaceful electoral environment for Ghana.
“We’re reminding former President JDM to accept our invitation to engage in a constructive debate, focusing on substantive issues, innovative ideas, and verifiable data. We urge him to move beyond personal attacks and join us in a respectful exchange of perspectives.”
Mr. Konadu expressed astonishment at the NDC and its Chairman, Mr. Asiedu Nketiah, for demanding a forensic audit of the electoral register over alleged anomalies, a move he had previously condemned.
He described such claims as baseless and indicative of a lack of understanding of the electoral process and the safeguards in place to ensure its integrity.
According to Jeff Konadu, the NPP has led the way in electoral reforms, advocating for transparency, accountability, and fairness.
He mentioned the introduction of transparent ballot boxes, biometric machines for accurate voter verification, and the colour photo ID system as part of the NPP’s efforts to ensure a free, fair, and transparent electoral process.
“We urge the NDC to refrain from baseless attacks on the Electoral Commission. As a party that believes in democracy, we recognize the importance of allowing the Commission to perform its duties without interference. The Electoral Commission’s independence is crucial to ensuring the integrity of the electoral process. We will continue to cooperate with the Electoral Commission, availing ourselves to its procedures and processes to ensure credible and transparent elections,” Mr Konadu stated.
Source: Maxwell Kudekor
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