The National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Mahama, says he will only accept the upcoming December 7 general election results if the process is transparent and credible.
His remarks come
amidst concerns about the integrity of the electoral process as Ghanaians prepare
to cast their votes.
In an exclusive
interview with the BBC, Mr Mahama raised doubts about the fairness of the
elections, stressing that he would reject any outcome tainted by violence or
irregularities.
The former
President emphasised that for democracy to thrive, the electoral process must
be free and fair.
The former
president highlighted the importance of protecting the integrity of the
election, stating that it is fundamental to Ghana’s democratic journey.
He insisted that
any actions that undermine the credibility of the process would make it
difficult for him to accept the results.
He cited potential
issues such as ballot snatching, voter intimidation, and the use of security
forces to disrupt the process as threats to a credible election.
“If on election day, there is widespread ballot snatching, beating of people, the military moving in and intimidating people, and thugs rampaging, you want me to accept that result? It will depend on the transparency and fairness of the process,” he said.
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