Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, has criticised National Democratic Congress (NDC) Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, for his persistent attacks on the Electoral Commission (EC), urging him to rather demonstrate leadership.
Speaking to the media, the MP said someone with Asiedu Nketia’s political experience should know better.
“Asiedu Nketia has done politics for long. He should be the one showing us the right thing. You don’t go around accusing the EC of being incompetent while you are the ones creating the problems” he said.
He warned that if these tensions are not properly addressed, it could lead to dangerous consequences for the country’s democracy.
“If this issue is not resolved, it can bring bigger problems. Every government may want to have their own EC, and that’s not good for democracy.”
Commenting on the possibility of a petition to the presidency for the removal of the EC Chair, Jean Mensa, he said:
“With what they are doing and saying, it won’t be shocking at all. But even if it gets there, I hope the judges and the committee that may look into the issue will rise to the occasion and serve the interest of the nation.”
He also alleged that the NDC has a history of pushing for the removal of key figures in state institutions.
Baffour Awuah added that Ghanaians are closely observing the behaviour of the NDC and will respond at the right time.
