Speak out on the challenges confronting our electoral processes - Mahama to churches

John Dramani Mahama, the presidential candidate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has called on the Christian community to voice their concerns regarding the issues affecting the 2024 election.

The former president voiced his reservations about the recently concluded Ejisu by-election and the ongoing limited voter registration process. He emphasized that the church has a duty to raise awareness about the challenges facing political systems.

He articulated these concerns while speaking with the Christian Ecumenical Council on Monday, advocating for the church to champion neutrality and support a free and fair election.

"This is a president who is appointing politically exposed individuals to positions of trust where they are expected to be neutral and non-partisan.

"Yet, people who have served as communicators for the party, those who have been IT backstops for the party, are now Commissioners of the Electoral Commission. How can we expect them to remain neutral and fair in their conduct?

"People who were patrons of TESCON on campus have now become Commissioners of the Electoral Commission. We aim to awaken the conscience of the nation to ensure that the right actions are taken so that the election outcome truly reflects the will of the people.

"As we approach the election, we will continue to play our part. We will raise the red flags whenever we perceive that things are not proceeding as they should. We trust that the church community will also remain vigilant and ensure that the right thing is done," he said.