The Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore, has stated that the party will not resort to violence but will use legal means to overturn the Electoral Commission’s (EC) decisions concerning disputed parliamentary results.
In an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen show, Mr. Ashie Moore expressed dissatisfaction with the EC’s handling of the recent parliamentary election disputes.
“Things have changed now. What were the dynamics? The boss rushed too much. She was supposed to take it easy and allow all the challenges to be resolved first. But instead, she took hasty decisions” he said.
Mr. Ashie Moore alleged that the EC Chair, Jean Mensa, acted unilaterally in some instances.
“We know she took that decision with her two deputies and didn’t involve anyone else. Why couldn’t she just call for an IPAC meeting and involve stakeholders to take the right decision?” he quizzed.
He also compared the current EC leadership to previous administrations.
“Was this the same way things were done under Dr. Afari-Gyan?” he questioned. “We, in opposition, have been very gentle. Unlike the NPP, who are desperate, we will ensure the right thing is done through the proper channels before Mahama is sworn in.”
Meanwhile, the EC has defended its decision to re-collate results in certain constituencies, citing it as a legitimate step to uphold the accuracy and integrity of election outcomes.
In a statement, the EC explained, “Re-collation of votes is not unprecedented. It has been done under previous EC administrations, such as in the Tolon constituency in 2004, Yapei Kusawgu in 2004, and the Pru constituency in 2004.”
The EC dismissed allegations of illegality, stating, “Re-collation is a lawful process to address discrepancies and ensure election results are accurate.”
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