President John Dramani Mahama has stated without equivocation that he expects no preferential treatment from the Electoral Commission (EC) for himself, the party and the government.
President Mahama said the EC must discharge its duties devoid of favour towards any political party, candidate, or government.
Speaking during the swearing in of two deputy commissioners of the Electoral Commission, Dr. Joseph Kwaku Asamoah and Madam Emelia Agbenyo President Mahama charged them to be independent in carrying out its mandate adding that the government will extend the needed support to the commission.
“For its part, the Government I lead will support the Electoral Commission in carrying out its mandates while respecting its independence” he said.
He said as President, his person nor the party and government he leads should not deter the commission from carrying out its duties.
“As President, I expect no preferential treatment from the Electoral Commission for myself, my party, or my government” he intimated.
President Mahama said the must apply equal standards to all manner of persons.
“I expect an institution that applies the same standards to everyone and protects Ghanaians’ right to choose their leaders freely”. President Mahama stressed.
He further reminded them that their sole mandate in to the republic and its citizens.
“Let me state clearly, your duty is to the Republic of Ghana and its people. You must discharge your responsibilities without favour towards any political party, any candidate, or government” he warned.
Source : myxyzonline/Wisdom Hededzome
