The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has vehemently rejected the re-collated parliamentary election results announced by the Electoral Commission (EC) for several constituencies.
In a strongly worded press release on Saturday, the opposition party described the results as “illegal” and “manipulated,” accusing the EC of acting in bad faith and undermining Ghana’s democratic principles.
“The results declared under questionable and illegal circumstances represent a blatant assault on Ghana’s democratic principles and a betrayal of the sovereign will of the Ghanaian people,” said NDC General Secretary Hon. Fifi Fiavi Kwetey in the statement.
The NDC lambasted the EC, led by Jean Mensa, accusing the commission of fostering a climate of impunity and deliberately tarnishing the electoral process.
“It is abundantly clear that the Electoral Commission, under the leadership of Jean Mensa, has consistently chosen a path of illegality and impunity.”
“By engaging in actions that deliberately undermine the integrity of Ghana’s electoral process, the EC has compromised its mandate and deepened public mistrust in the institution,” the statement read.
The party also raised concerns about what it termed a “troubling collusion” between the Electoral Commission, the police, and military leadership. The NDC alleged that this alliance facilitated the manipulation of election results, further eroding the credibility of the electoral process.
In a pointed critique, the NDC accused the EC of violating a Stay of Execution order, describing the action as a “flagrant violation of the law and a clear indication of their contempt for due process and the rule of law.”
The party called out the National Peace Council and other moral bodies for their silence on the matter. “We express our disappointment with the National Peace Council and other moral bodies whose silence in the face of these developments speaks volumes,” the statement noted.
The NDC urged the international community to take note of the alleged irregularities, warning of potential threats to Ghana’s peace and stability.
“This illegal action underscores the EC’s complicity in a broader scheme to undermine Ghana’s democracy and disenfranchise the people.”
“We caution the government and the EC to desist from further attempts to undermine Ghana’s democracy,” the statement stressed.
Despite the tense political climate, the NDC commended its supporters for maintaining peace and avoiding confrontation with security forces.
The NDC emphasized its commitment to defending the will of the people.
“Let it be known that the NDC will not relent in its fight to defend the will of the people and ensure justice prevails. Together, we will protect the principles of democracy and secure a brighter future for our nation,” Fifi Kwetey stressed.