National Democratic Congress (NDC) Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia has called on President John Dramani Mahama to initiate urgent reforms at the Electoral Commission, including the removal of its Chairperson, Jean Mensa. His remarks follow the NDC’s return to power after Mahama’s victory in the 2024 general elections.
Appearing on Onua TV’s Maakye program, the outspoken party leader, popularly known as “General Mosquito,” expressed serious concerns about the EC’s ability to conduct credible elections, describing the Commission under Jean Mensa’s leadership as “a complete mess.”
“The Commission in its current form is dysfunctional. Everyone sees it,” Asiedu Nketia stated. “Even the declaration of results is marred by confusion. You can’t shift figures from Volta Region to Greater Accra and expect people to trust the system.”
He emphasized that the problems facing the EC go beyond technical or administrative challenges, accusing its leadership of undermining the electoral process through actions that threaten the integrity of Ghana’s democracy.
“If we’re truly committed to democratic principles and the rule of law, then we need institutions that reflect that. This Electoral Commission, unfortunately, does not,” he added.
Asiedu Nketia’s comments reflect a broader demand within the NDC and among civil society organizations for reforms at the EC, following years of controversy and mistrust under its current administration. The party has consistently argued that the Commission lacked impartiality and failed to ensure fair competition, particularly during the 2020 and 2024 election cycles.
Now with Mahama back in office, pressure is mounting on his administration to restore confidence in Ghana’s electoral systems ahead of future polls.
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