National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer John Mahama has called for calm and peace as the party stages nationwide protests today over the Electoral Commission’s (EC) handling of alleged discrepancies in the voter register.
Ahead of the demonstration, former President Mahama emphasized that the protest would be peaceful and urged participants to avoid any form of violence.
“This is a peaceful demonstration, not a violent one. So, if you cannot be peaceful, please stay away. We want only those committed to peace to join us,” Mahama stated, stressing the party’s commitment to maintaining order.
The NDC’s protests are fueled by what the party describes as significant irregularities in the voter register, identified during a recent voter exhibition exercise. Despite calls for a forensic audit, the EC has declined to conduct one.
In response, the NDC is organizing marches to regional EC offices in all 16 regional capitals, with national executives delivering petitions to both the EC headquarters and Parliament in Accra.
Mahama also called on demonstrators to respect the police and avoid confrontation, stating, “The police are there to protect us; they are our friends. Let no one attack the police during this peaceful demonstration.”
He concluded by reminding participants to return home quietly after the petitions are presented, reiterating the peaceful nature of the protest.
The NDC hopes this demonstration will highlight their call for electoral reforms ahead of the upcoming elections, drawing thousands of supporters nationwide in defense of what they believe is the integrity of the electoral process.