The flag bearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2024 elections, John Dramani Mahama, has urged party supporters to be prepared to protect the ballot boxes on election day, till the final results are declared by the Electoral Commission (EC).
He has also urged supporters of the NDC to monitor every aspect of the electoral process to prevent any potential rigging in favour of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP).
Speaking at the NDC’s campaign launch in Tamale on Saturday, July 27, Mahama emphasised the importance of safeguarding the electoral process to ensure a fair outcome.
“We’re not going to sleep for 48 hours until all the ballots have been counted. None of us is going to sleep for 48 hours until all the ballots have been counted,” he admonished.
He assured Ghanaians that the NDC is committed to securing their votes and has taken measures to uphold the will of the people.
He also reassured NDC supporters and Ghanaians intending to vote for the party, saying “I can promise you that we will protect every single vote. We have had our issues with the Electoral Commission, but we’re prepared to give them the benefit of the doubt.”
Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang
The running mate to the presidential candidate of the NDC, Prof Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang, highlighted the widespread impact of the financial haircut, particularly on Pensioners, as well as on the quality of education and healthcare in Ghana.
Addressing the gathering at the campaign launch, she emphasised the severe crisis the country is facing, which is affecting the economy, education, healthcare, infrastructure and overall quality of life.
“Women are particularly impacted, as they often bear the brunt of financial and social hardships,” she noted.
Prof Opoku Agyemang underscored that former President John Dramani Mahama, with his experience in government, is committed to addressing these issues through new policies.
She argued that comparisons with the current administration are unfair, as Mahama has a proven track record of prioritising truth and competence.
Prof Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang said Ghanaians need to support John Dramani Mahama’s efforts to stabilise and improve the country, ensuring it does not revert to its current troubled state.
Additionally, she stated that women, who suffer disproportionately, will benefit from Mahama’s thoughtful and targeted solutions.
Asiedu Nketia
The National Chairman of the NDC, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, urged the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the Chief of Defense Staff to maintain their integrity and resist any undue pressure from President Akufo-Addo.
Mr. Asiedu Nketia emphasised the critical need for the security forces to remain independent and neutral, especially as the 2024 general elections approach.
He advised the IGP to stand firm and act rightly in the lead-up to the elections, despite any external influences.
“My message to the IGP and the Chief of Defense Staff is simple: when you were commissioned into leadership of our security services, you swore an oath to protect the interests of Ghanaians. You didn’t swear to protect the interests of any regime in power at the time,” he stated.
Asiedu Nketia acknowledged the undue pressure the security leaders might be experiencing but encouraged them to withstand it and make the right decisions for the next four months.
“We know you’re working under undue pressure, but please, absorb that pressure and do the right thing. If you fail, on the day of accountability, the president who is pressuring you now will not come to your defense. You will be left on your own and your God,” he urged.
He concluded by calling for positive defiance, stressing that following wrongful instructions under the excuse of “order from above” is unacceptable.
“You swore an oath to protect this country,” he reminded them.
