Former Attorney General Martin Amidu has raised concerns over what he describes as a deliberate erosion of Ghana\u2019s democratic foundations under the leadership of President Nana Akufo-Addo, urging citizens to take an active role in ensuring free and fair elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Speaking at the University for Development Studies in February, Amidu emphasized the enduring strength of Ghana\u2019s democratic framework, stating, \u201cThe 1992 Constitution has been resilient for the past 30 years, and I am optimistic that citizens\u2019 actions will defend it again.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Amidu accused President Akufo-Addo of exploiting executive power to influence key public institutions, particularly the Electoral Commission (EC). He criticized the appointment of EC members without broad stakeholder input, describing the process as politically motivated. \u201cThe entire membership of the EC is one of the public institutions Nana Akufo-Addo… hand-picked with a placid Council of State to facilitate his election-winning long game,\u201d Amidu alleged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His concerns extend to the EC\u2019s recent decision to limit media accreditation at collation centres and deny election observation accreditation to certain civil society organizations (CSOs) for the first time since 1992. Comparing the situation to a biased system, Amidu remarked, \u201cWhen did the cockroach ever win a case in a court of fowls?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Amidu warned that the credibility of the December 7, 2024 elections would be crucial to the future stability of Ghana\u2019s democracy. \u201cThe future stability of the 1992 Constitution is dependent on how free, fair, and transparent the 2024 elections are seen to have been managed,\u201d he said, cautioning that failure to uphold electoral integrity could deepen political divisions and erode public trust in democratic institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He also criticized CSOs that he believes have enabled the weakening of constitutional safeguards by endorsing questionable appointments and policies. Referring to the alleged disenfranchisement of residents in the Santrokofi, Akpafu, Likpe, and Lolobi (SALL) areas, Amidu suggested that some organizations had become complicit in undermining democratic processes. \u201cThe complicity of the EC in the disenfranchisement of the residents of SALL appears to be one of the considerations for the alienation of Franklin Cudjoe from the diabolical intentions of the President,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In his call for collective resistance, Amidu highlighted the importance of domestic and international election observers, unrestricted media access, and proactive citizen engagement. \u201cLet all patriotic Ghanaians and believers in democracy the world over defend the integrity of the 2024 elections,\u201d he urged, stressing that a unified effort is necessary to safeguard Ghana\u2019s democratic future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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