“Don’t Shift the Goalposts!” – Mahama Urges EC to Maintain Consistency
Mahama urges the EC to uphold transparency and integrity while addressing disputed parliamentary results
- Mahama criticized the EC for inconsistent handling of disputed results, citing past cases like Techiman South
- He emphasized that shifting rules erode public confidence in the EC and Ghana’s democratic process
- Mahama urged the EC to engage stakeholders and ensure fairness to uphold electoral credibility
Former President John Dramani Mahama has urged the Electoral Commission (EC) to uphold fairness, consistency, and integrity in its decision-making, particularly in handling disputed parliamentary results.
His remarks came after the EC announced it would not uphold the declaration of results in nine constituencies, citing that some declarations were made under duress. The affected constituencies include Ablekuma North, Nsawam-Adoagyiri, Techiman South, and Dome-Kwabenya.
Mahama criticized the EC for what he described as inconsistent application of rules, referencing the Techiman South case in 2020, where results were declared despite irregularities and protests. He noted that the EC’s current actions undermine public trust and threaten the credibility of the electoral process.
Speaking to African diplomats, Mahama stressed the need for transparency, fairness, and engagement with political stakeholders. He warned against “shifting the goalposts” to favor particular outcomes, calling for principled actions to safeguard Ghana’s democratic institutions and inspire confidence locally and internationally.
