Ghana’s Defence Minister and outgoing Director of Elections and IT for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has reignited debate over the Electoral Commission’s (EC) credibility, blaming the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) for dismissing crucial warnings the NDC raised ahead of the 2024 elections.
Reacting to the EC’s recent decision to rerun elections in 19 polling stations within Ablekuma North Constituency, Dr. Boamah took to Facebook on Wednesday, July 9, urging for bipartisan efforts to safeguard the nation’s electoral system.
“Let’s work together to fix the broken Electoral Commission and save Ghana’s democracy!” he wrote, expressing frustration over what he sees as deepening flaws in the EC’s conduct.
According to Dr. Boamah, the NDC had long flagged concerns about the EC’s operational readiness, transparency, and impartiality ahead of the crucial 2024 general elections. However, he claimed that those warnings were repeatedly brushed aside by the NPP.
“The NPP should have listened when we in the NDC raised several red flags about the Electoral Commission Ghana ahead of Elections 2024,” he stated.
His remarks come on the heels of a decision by the Electoral Commission to hold a rerun, a move that has already drawn pushback from other political voices, including the NPP itself, which claims the court only ordered a collation, not a rerun.
While Dr. Boamah didn’t shy away from criticism, his tone shifted toward constructive dialogue, suggesting that the political divide can be bridged if both parties work toward the common goal of restoring electoral credibility.
“It’s not too late…” he emphasized, encouraging all political actors to come together to strengthen the EC and rebuild trust in Ghana’s democratic processes.
Dr. Boamah’s post adds fuel to growing public and political concern over the EC’s handling of electoral matters, especially as the 2024 elections approach. With a rerun planned in a key Accra constituency and competing interpretations of court orders, Ghana’s electoral credibility faces increased scrutiny.
As calls for reform intensify, the Defence Minister’s comments highlight a critical moment for institutional accountability, with bipartisan cooperation now seen as essential for protecting Ghana’s democracy.
