Jean Mensa<\/strong><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Electoral Commission\u2019s (EC) decision to disqualify Bernard Mornah, presidential candidate of the People\u2019s National Convention (PNC), from the December 7, 2024, general election has ignited a firestorm of controversy.<\/p>\n
Bernard Mornah, a veteran politician, has been a stalwart of Ghana\u2019s political landscape.<\/p>\n
He previously served as the National Chairman of the PNC and has been an outspoken advocate for social justice and democratic reforms.<\/p>\n
Under his leadership, the PNC has sought to reestablish itself as a formidable force in Ghanaian politics.<\/p>\n
However, the EC\u2019s ruling, announced on September 20, 2024, cited irregularities in Benard Mornah\u2019s nomination forms, including: Incomplete particulars for supporters, Misuse of registered voters from one district to support his nomination in other district and Varying signatures on the forms.<\/p>\n
In response, the PNC has vehemently disputed the EC\u2019s decision, labelling it \u201cunfair\u201d and \u201cpolitically motivated.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are shocked and disappointed by the EC\u2019s decision,\u201d said Janet Nabla, General Secretary of the PNC.<\/p>\n
\u201cBernard Mornah\u2019s nomination forms were thoroughly vetted, and we are confident that he meets all the requirements,\u201d she lamented.<\/p>\n
The PNC has vowed to challenge the EC\u2019s ruling, citing inconsistencies in the commission\u2019s evaluation process.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe will explore all legal avenues to ensure justice is served,\u201d Nabla emphasized.<\/p>\n
This development has generated intense debate among political analysts and citizens.<\/p>\n
Some argue the EC\u2019s decision was fair, while others see it as a setback for democracy.<\/p>\n
The Chief Demonstrator, Bernard Mornah has been instrumental in shaping the PNC\u2019s policy agenda, focusing on poverty reduction, education, and healthcare.<\/p>\n
The PNC, founded in 1992, has struggled to regain its footing since its heyday in the 1990s.<\/p>\n
However, Bernard Mornah\u2019s candidacy was seen as a beacon of hope for the party\u2019s resurgence.<\/p>\n
-BY Daniel Bampoe<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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