The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has demanded the removal of the entire leadership of the Electoral Commission (EC), declaring them “not fit for purpose.”
In a fiery address during an appearance on JoyNews PM Express aired on Wednesday, June 25, he criticized the Jean Mensa-led EC for what he called repeated mismanagement of electoral processes.
NDC Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah has called for the resignation of the EC’s top three leaders, accusing them of gross mismanagement and incompetence.
He cited unresolved issues such as the six-month delay in declaring a winner in the Ablekuma North parliamentary race and the four-year disenfranchisement of voters in the SALL constituencies.
Asiedu Nketiah also pointed out that Ghana’s electoral laws do not permit stalemates, arguing that such outcomes reflect either negligence or a fundamental failure of the Commission’s mandate.
Asiedu Nketiah has framed the issue as symptomatic of a deeper institutional breakdown, calling for a full “reset of the EC” to restore public confidence:
“Resetting the EC means bringing it back to an institution that is fit for purpose. If in any serious country we want to maintain this type of Electoral Commission, then I don’t know what the country is about,” he warned.
He also threatened political action, stating he would continue agitating for their removal until a formal constitutional petition is triggered.
The Electoral Commission (EC) is facing sharp criticism over its leadership and operational failures.
Allegations include systemic lapses, disregard for constitutional provisions, such as the absence of measures to address electoral stalemates and high-profile incidents like the delayed results in Ablekuma North and the disenfranchisement of voters in the SALL constituency.
In response, opposition figures and civil society actors are calling for a full institutional reset through a constitutional petition aimed at restoring public trust and legal compliance.
This issue holds major significance as Ghana prepares for the 2028 elections. Ensuring electoral integrity is essential to maintaining public trust in democratic processes.
Asiedu Nketiah’s demands for scrutiny of the Electoral Commission (EC) challenge the institution’s independence and highlight broader concerns about accountability and transparency in electoral governance.
His public campaign also reflects escalating political tensions, signalling a likely intensification of opposition-EC confrontations in the lead-up to future polls.
Source: Myxyzonline.com
