The Council of Elders of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has called for peaceful and fair elections as December 7 approaches.
Speaking at a press conference in Accra, Chairman Alhaji Mahama Iddrisu emphasized the party’s commitment to peace while urging vigilance to prevent electoral malpractice.
Alhaji Iddrisu highlighted concerns about the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP)’s commitment to peaceful elections, citing previous incidents of violence and alleged plans to disrupt the process.
“The antecedents of the NPP government where elections are concerned are nothing to write home about. The recent signing of a peace accord was a step in the right direction.
“However, it remains to be seen whether the government is genuinely committed to it. We keep reading and hearing of plans to cause mayhem and carry out atrocities similar to what happened in Ayawaso and Techiman in 2019 and 2020 respectively. The NPP does not play by the rules,” he stated.
The Council criticized the government for alleged misuse of state resources for last-minute road repairs and vote-buying, describing such actions as a “flagrant abuse of the democratic process.”
They called on voters to protect their ballots and resist intimidation.
The Council urged the Electoral Commission (EC) to uphold transparency and avoid repeating the inconsistencies seen during the 2020 elections.
It also commended the party’s campaign efforts, emphasizing the need for high voter turnout and adherence to strategies for safeguarding the vote.
Calling the election a “battle for democracy,” the Council rallied support for the NDC’s presidential candidate, former President John Dramani Mahama, describing him as a leader committed to national unity and progress.
“We must all be foot soldiers on December 7. Let us vote for change and reset Ghana,” Alhaji Iddrisu said.
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