The Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), Sulemana Braimah, has stated that several incidents occurring across various parts of the country are either politically orchestrated or have electoral implications.

According to him, the country is experiencing a situation where, in a specific territory, people are being killed daily.

Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, Mr Braimah pointed out that with just a few days to the December 7 elections, analyses about the potential peacefulness of the polls often overlook these realities.

“Certainly, we all know that the developments in Bawku have electoral implications. Things are happening partly because of the upcoming elections, and politicians are behind it.

“The Electoral Commission (EC), not long ago, had to assure the public that elections will take place in Bawku despite the challenges. If elections are not held due to escalating gun battles and other security issues, will we conclude that the elections were not peaceful? I doubt it,” he said.

He further noted that beyond Bawku, there are other areas where conflicts may either subside or intensify depending on the election outcomes.

He highlighted that voters in these communities are determined to ensure their preferred candidates or politicians emerge victorious.

“So, I tend to agree with the assessment that many people have anxiety and fears. If care is not taken, this year’s elections might end up being more violent than previous ones,” he asserted.

However, Mr Braimah expressed some optimism, stating that the country has assurances from the Police Service, which seem more credible now than in previous elections.

“At least, we’ve seen this leadership successfully supervise two or three by-elections that were notably peaceful and well-coordinated in terms of security.

“That should give us some level of assurance. I’ve always had confidence in our electoral process, even though we know there are cracks and disagreements,” he added.