{"id":222646,"date":"2024-10-01T13:19:22","date_gmt":"2024-10-01T13:19:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/10\/01\/ndc-to-deploy-militants-on-elections-day\/"},"modified":"2024-10-01T13:19:22","modified_gmt":"2024-10-01T13:19:22","slug":"ndc-to-deploy-militants-on-elections-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/10\/01\/ndc-to-deploy-militants-on-elections-day\/","title":{"rendered":"NDC To Deploy Militants On Elections Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Andrews Nana Akwasi<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has unveiled a bold plan to safeguard the integrity of Ghana\u2019s upcoming elections, amidst growing concerns about electoral credibility.<\/p>\n<p>At the party\u2019s campaign launch in Manhyia North constituency, Ashanti Regional Chairman, Andrews Nana Akwasi announced the formation of private security teams to protect ballot boxes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A Vote of No Confidence<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The NDC\u2019s move is a direct response to mounting distrust in the Electoral Commission (EC).<\/p>\n<p>The opposition party has repeatedly raised concerns about discrepancies in the voter register and the EC\u2019s impartiality.<\/p>\n<p>Citing fears of manipulation, the NDC has been pushing for a forensic audit of the register.<\/p>\n<p><strong>NDC\u2019s Strategic Shift<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>By taking matters into its own hands, the NDC aims to ensure a transparent and fair electoral process.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe will protect our ballots with our security teams,\u201d Nana Akwasi declared, sending a strong message to the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Party Confidence and Criticism<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The campaign launch drew a massive crowd, with parliamentary candidate Hamza Swallah expressing optimism about the NDC\u2019s chances.<\/p>\n<p>Former Attorney General Betty Mould Iddrisu predicted significant gains in traditionally NPP-stronghold constituencies.<\/p>\n<p><strong>NPP Under Fire<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dr. Frank Amoakohene, NDC Regional Secretary, slammed the NPP for neglecting national stadiums and implementing a betting tax harmful to the public.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe NPP\u2019s mismanagement and lack of development have eroded trust in the government,\u201d he argued.<\/p>\n<p><strong>-BY Daniel Bampoe<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- CONTENT END 2 -->\n\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Andrews Nana Akwasi \u00a0 The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has unveiled a bold plan to safeguard the integrity of Ghana\u2019s upcoming elections, amidst growing concerns about electoral credibility. 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