Former Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has leveled some serious allegations against the Electoral Commission and the ruling New Patriotic Party, accusing both of conspiring to manipulate the outcome of the 2024 general elections. The flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress, Mahama, raised what he described as a sustained attempt to destroy the democratic process in the country.
Speaking at a rally in Accra on Saturday, Mahama claimed that the EC, under its current leadership, was being used as a tool by the NPP to influence election results in favor of the ruling party. "The Electoral Commission has shown time and again that it is not impartial in its duties," Mahama said. "The Commission's actions in recent months have raised serious questions about its commitment to free, fair, and transparent elections."
The former president pointed to the controversial decisions of the EC, which include changes to the voter register, alleged cases of voters' suppression in opposition strongholds, and delays in the distribution of voter ID cards, as part of a coordinated effort aimed at tilting the playing field in favour of the NPP. According to Mahama, these actions were not isolated incidents but part of a broader strategy to rig the elections.
He particularly singled out the approval of a new voter register by the EC, an exercise the NDC argued was flawed and could disenfranchise many voters. The opposition has also raised concerns over the Commission's refusal to allow international observers to closely monitor the electoral process.
In response to the allegations, the EC has denied any wrongdoing, asserting that it is committed to delivering credible elections and upholding the principles of democracy. The NPP, likewise, dismissed the accusations, calling them politically motivated and part of Mahama's strategy to delegitimize the upcoming election results in advance.
With the 2024 elections just around the corner, Mahama's claims have resurfaced the debate on the integrity of Ghana's electoral process. The allegations have brought into sharp focus the feverish pitch of the country's political temperature as the country readies for what promises to be a closely fought election.
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