Three prominent statesmen have called on the Electoral Commission (EC) to uphold fairness and impartiality in the conduct of the December 7 presidential and parliamentary elections to safeguard the credibility of the process.
Leading the appeal, Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, a founding member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), emphasized the need for the EC to operate with “utmost integrity and without any perception of bias.” He made this statement at a press conference in Accra on Wednesday, alongside two other distinguished figures—Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, a former Minister of Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation, and Brigadier-General Joseph Nunoo-Mensah, a two-time Chief of Defence Staff of the Ghana Armed Forces.
The trio urged political stakeholders to prioritize national interest over personal or partisan agendas and to avoid inflammatory rhetoric. Dr. Nyaho-Tamakloe reminded political parties that “the pursuit of power must never come at the expense of national unity,” warning that the consequences of division and unrest are too severe to contemplate.
The statesmen also addressed the media, urging fair and accurate reporting while avoiding sensationalism that could erode public trust in state institutions. Additionally, they appealed to the clergy and the Council of State to use their influence to advocate for peaceful coexistence and national harmony.
“Let us uphold the rule of law and resist any temptation to engage in activities that threaten national cohesion,” Dr. Nyaho-Tamakloe stated. He further called for the strengthening of institutions, particularly the EC, to ensure their independence and effectiveness.
Ghanaians are set to vote on December 7 to elect a President and 276 Members of Parliament, marking another critical milestone in the country’s democratic journey. Since the inception of the Fourth Republic in 1993, Ghana has successfully conducted eight consecutive general elections.
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has reiterated his commitment to a peaceful transition, assuring that he will hand over power to the next government on January 7, 2025, at the end of his tenure.
