Asiedu Nketia to Peace Council: NDC Won't Commit to Peace Amid Unfair Polls, Alleges Mass Recruitment of NPP Loyalists

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has issued a stark warning to the National Peace Council, asserting that the NDC will not commit to peace if the government fails to ensure fair and transparent elections. His remarks come as the Peace Council urges political parties to pledge peaceful conduct ahead of the upcoming general elections.

Asiedu Nketia's concerns center on what he perceives as a deliberate attempt by the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) to rig the electoral process. He alleges that the government is in the process of recruiting 10,000 individuals into the security agencies, a move he claims is being orchestrated to favor the NPP in the elections. According to him, NPP Members of Parliament (MPs) and Parliamentary Candidates (PCs) were requested to submit names of candidates for recruitment into the security services.

The NDC Chairman expressed alarm over these alleged actions, which he believes could compromise the impartiality of the security forces during the election period. He emphasized that without a fair electoral process, there can be no peace, and the NDC cannot, therefore, commit to peace under such circumstances.

Asiedu Nketia further accused the government of appointing known NPP loyalists to key positions within the Electoral Commission of Ghana, further raising doubts about the integrity of the upcoming polls. He described these developments as a significant threat to the democratic process and warned that the NDC would not sit idly by while the government undermines the credibility of the elections.

His comments reflect the growing tension between the NDC and the ruling government as the election date draws nearer. The NDC has repeatedly called for transparent and non-partisan recruitment processes within the security agencies and for the Electoral Commission to operate independently of political influence.

The Peace Council's efforts to secure commitments to peaceful elections are now facing serious challenges as the NDC raises concerns about the fairness of the electoral process. Asiedu Nketia's statements underscore the importance of addressing these issues to ensure a credible and peaceful election in Ghana.