Editor-in-chief of the New Crusading Guide has condemned the decision of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to boycott Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meetings.  

Abdul-Malik Kweku Baako, speaking on Newsfile, noted that the non-participation of the opposition party is pointless.

"It's an exercise in futility and there are precedents for that. That decision is wrongheaded. Look, it has no sustainable effect. They cannot sustain it. I can see in my mind's eye, them reviewing that decision and going to IPAC, they have done it before in June 26 1995."

Justifying the rationale behind the party’s decision to boycott the two-day IPAC meeting earlier this week, the NDC's Director of Election, Elvis Afriyie Ankrah stated that political parties who did not partake in the just-ended elections should not be given the platform to present reform proposals.

According to him, it is not fair that the EC proposes reforms without considering the position of the NDC, the biggest opposition party.

He also added that the presence and input of the party do not make any difference at IPAC meetings because their contributions are constantly disregarded.

Reacting to Afriyie Ankrah's argument, the veteran journalist stated emphatically that once the EC recognises and registers an individual or a group as a legitimate political party, they are eligible to represent at IPAC meetings.

Kwaku Baako further intimated that the NDC can not ignore any serious electoral management, "in the sense that they need both sides and that is why I am saying that since 1994, with all the challenges, there are always noises.

"And you will be amazed that at the end of the day they are able to work together and I am saying the same thing is going to happen," he opined.

For him, IPAC meetings should be held in high esteem because through such fora, Ghana has seen great reforms in its political history.

"IPAC is very important and I am 100% for it look it is because of IPAC we have reforms leading to transparent ballot boxes, Photo ID cards. The elections were held on different days, Presidential and parliamentary on separate days through IPAC we brought them all together to the same day."