Former President John Mahama has accused his successor, Akufo-Addo, of deliberately weakening independent institutions in the country, specifically citing the Electoral Commission (EC) and the Judiciary.
Mr. Mahama made these remarks at his Good Governance Forum on Thursday, ahead of the December 7 election, stating that this poses a serious threat to good governance and accountability in the nation.
He expressed concern over what he described as the erosion of institutional integrity and its implications for the country’s democracy.
He noted that an independent and robust judiciary, along with a credible electoral body, is essential for ensuring fair elections and justice for all citizens.
“For almost eight years, the government has deliberately and systematically worked to weaken and undermine the independence of the Judiciary, the Electoral Commission, and the Audit Service for their own parochial purposes,” he said.
“Our human rights record, including press freedom, has suffered, just as the fight against corruption has. Journalists have been hounded and cowered into silence and self-censorship.”
He pledged collaboration with various stakeholders, including civil society and the media, to reinforce transparency and accountability within government institutions.
“But I can assure you that there’s hope. The NDC, under my leadership, is ready and willing to work with Ghanaians, our key stakeholders, civil society, our traditional leaders, and our development partners to restore good governance to our beloved country,” he added.
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