The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has intimated that it remains adamant in its aim to expose the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC) of ruling in favour of the governing party as the Returning Officer.
In a statement signed by the NDC's General Secretary, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, the Party accused Jean Mensa of being biased against the party, thereby influencing the outcome of the December 7 elections.
They have thus determined to ensure that the EC and its Chair are rid of any such biases.
“The party will on its part, stop at nothing to rid the Jean Mensa-led Electoral Commission of its partisan biases and prejudices, and ensure transparency and fairness in national elections.”
According to the NDC, the December 9 declaration made by Jean Mensa was unconstitutional as there was no clear winner, and thus required a run-off.
This led former President John Mahama to seek redress in the Supreme Court, asking the apex court to annul the results of the December 7 election over irregularities that he believes saw Nana Akufo-Addo emerge President.
After weeks of arguments at the Supreme Court by lawyers for the petitioner and respondents, the apex court is set to deliver judgment on Thursday, March 4, 2021.
Awaiting the Supreme Court pronouncement of the verdict, Asiedu Nketia is beseeching the Supreme Court to maintain and promote probity and accountability in the matter.
"It is the prayer of NEC [NDC's National Executive Commission] that the Supreme Court will uphold and promote probity, accountability and transparency, and give effect to the will of the people expressed on 7th December 2020 in its judgement on the matter."
The General Secretary further urged NDC party supporters to remain calm and resolute while awaiting the judgement of the ongoing petition.
“Finally, as Ghanaians await the verdict of the Supreme Court on the election petition, NEC urges all NDC members and supporters to remain calm and resolute.”
Meanwhile, the NDC and NPP have both reached an agreement to do everything possible to maintain the peace and stability enjoyed in the country even after the final verdict by the court.
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