Mahama’s Executive Secretary Sends Strong Message to NDC and NPP Over EC Appointments

President John Dramani Mahama’s Executive Secretary, Dr. Callistus Mahama, has called on the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) to demonstrate greater humility in their discussions about appointments to the Electoral Commission (EC).

Dr. Callistus Mahama believes both political parties should approach the matter with caution and avoid creating unnecessary political tensions over who should lead the country’s electoral management body.

According to him, the electoral history of Ghana provides important lessons for both parties, particularly because the NDC and NPP have each experienced electoral defeats under Electoral Commission chairpersons appointed during their respective periods in government.

He argued that this history should remind political actors that appointing an Electoral Commission chairperson does not automatically guarantee electoral victory for the party responsible for the appointment.

His comments come amid renewed political discussions about the appointment process and the independence of the Electoral Commission, an institution constitutionally responsible for organising and supervising public elections in Ghana.

The issue of EC appointments has frequently generated political debate, with both the NDC and NPP expressing concerns about the composition, leadership and perceived neutrality of the commission at different times.

Dr. Callistus Mahama’s intervention appears to be a call for political maturity and a more measured approach to the ongoing discussions.

He is urging both parties to recognise that the credibility of Ghana’s electoral system should be more important than partisan interests.

The Executive Secretary’s position also highlights the importance of maintaining public confidence in the Electoral Commission, particularly as Ghana continues to strengthen its democratic institutions.

Political observers are likely to pay attention to how the two major parties respond to his comments, especially given the history of disagreements surrounding electoral administration and appointments.

Ultimately, the debate over the Electoral Commission is expected to remain an important national issue, with calls for transparency, institutional independence and public trust continuing to shape the discussion.

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