2024 Elections: Be Vigilant to Maintain Justice and Freedom — Mahama

Mahama emphasised that justice and freedom are essential cornerstones of any true democracy, especially for Ghana which serves as a great example of a democratic country in Africa.

The United States is approaching the presidential election in November this year. The stakes have never been this high, reflected in the very partisan and tense political rhetoric on both sides of the Democratic and Republican divide.

While the US sits on a knife edge, an assassination attempt on the life of former President Donald Trump has complicated what was already a tense political atmosphere. The incident is still being investigated for motive, but it demonstrates the possible outturn of intense electoral passions and enthusiasm, even in the world’s most powerful democracy.

What happened in Pennsylvania makes me think even more about the upcoming elections in our country and what we must do to have free, peaceful elections and a smooth transition.

He expressed concern over recent global events, including the unfortunate incident involving former U.S. President Donald Trump, which underscored the potential consequences of intense electoral dynamics.

Reflecting on this, Mahama urged for peaceful and orderly elections in Ghana, emphasizing the need for political decorum and unity.

Looking ahead to the elections, Mahama outlined the NDC’s priorities, including economic revitalization, currency stabilization, support for farmers, tax relief, and job creation for the youth.

Mahama also raised concerns about the politicisation of key institutions such as the Electoral Commission (EC) and the Supreme Court under the current Akufo-Addo/Bawumia administration.

He emphasised the importance of these institutions remaining impartial to ensure the will of the people prevails in the democratic process.

In closing, Mahama reaffirmed that Ghana belongs to all its citizens, present and future, and called for a collective effort to safeguard justice, freedom, and democratic principles in the country.

Free elections that allow our people to express their sovereign will are absolutely necessary for sustaining justice and freedom in our dear nation, Ghana. This is why I persistently raise the red flag whenever I observe actions that have the potential to subvert our people’s sovereign will.

The politicisation of the Electoral Commission, the Supreme Court, and other state institutions involved in the December elections under the Akufo-Addo/Bawumia administration are developments that do not inspire confidence that the will of the would be allowed to prevail.

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To paraphrase Shakespeare, this world is a stage, and we all are actors who would come on stage, play different roles, and disappear after our acts are over. This overbearing attitude and delusions of grandeur that make some people believe that this nation is a personal possession bequeathed to them has no place in our politics.