John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), has rallied party supporters to embark on protests at the offices of the Electoral Commission (EC) across the country on Tuesday, 17 September 2024, to demand what he describes as a clean register.
The former president’s call follows a similar one made by NDC Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia last Monday, when he filed Mr. Mahama’s nominations at the EC headquarters.
“For those of you who have been asking us what we would do if they did not comply, this is your answer: on the 17th of this month, the NDC is embarking on a massive nationwide demonstration in all 16 regional capitals,” the NDC Chair stated.
Speaking to party supporters at Sampa, Jaman North District of the Bono Region, on Tuesday, Mr. Mahama said the EC must double its effort to ensure free and credible elections on December 7.
“If we desire free, fair, and peaceful elections, then the EC must up their game and do things right. So on September 17, NDC is going to demonstrate in every town that has an EC office. Our chairman [Johnson Asiedu Nketiah] has announced it,” he said.
“NDC [supporters], you wear your t-shirts, and you go and demonstrate at the EC office so that we can put pressure on them to do their job and do what they have to do to ensure a peaceful and transparent election,” he added.
Ghana | Atinkaonline.com
