A former Attorney General, Martin Amidu, has issued a scathing critique of President Nana Akufo-Addo’s governance and alleged plans to interfere in the upcoming December 7 elections, invoking Galatians 6:7-9 to frame his warning.

“Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap,” Amidu quoted, emphasizing what he perceives as the consequences of unchecked power.

Mr Amidu expressed regret for his past support of Akufo-Addo, whom he now accuses of undermining Ghana’s democratic framework to ensure a predetermined electoral outcome.

“We who…sowed William Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to become President of Ghana…are reaping what we sowed through the long game of election interference he had conceived,” he lamented.

The former Special Prosecutor accused Akufo-Addo of systematically compromising state institutions, including the Electoral Commission (EC), to ensure the election of Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as his successor.

“I saw the open abuse of the executive power by President Akufo-Addo using surrogates to head and pack public institutions with cronies instead of professional officers,” he claimed, adding that this was part of a broader “long game of election interference.”

Mr Amidu criticised civil society organisations (CSOs) and media outlets for their delayed response to what he sees as the systematic erosion of democratic safeguards.

“CSOs and the media are now beginning to cry wolf… about the steps public institutions are taking which tend to affect the freeness, fairness, and transparency of the 2024 elections,” he noted.

Highlighting recent controversies, Amidu cited reports of the EC limiting media accreditation for election observation and concerns over potential internet shutdowns on election day.

He linked these actions to what he described as “Nana Akufo-Addo’s long electoral game” to manipulate the democratic process.

Mr Amidu concluded with a call to action: “The time to defend the 1992 Constitution against election interference is NOW!”

He urged citizens and civil society to rally for transparent and credible elections, warning of the dire consequences of complacency.