Don’t blame EC, blame yourself – Manhyia South slams Asiedu Nketia

Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, has taken a swipe at the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, over what he describes as constant attacks on the Electoral Commission (EC). According to him, instead of stirring controversy, Asiedu Nketia should be showing true leadership.

Speaking during an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen, the MP said someone with Asiedu Nketia’s years of political experience should know better.

“Asiedu Nketia has done politics for long. He should be the one showing us the right thing. You don’t go around accusing the EC of being incompetent while you are the ones creating the problems,” he said.

He went on to caution that if such tensions and accusations are not managed properly, they could lead to serious consequences for Ghana’s democratic stability.

“If this issue is not resolved, it can bring bigger problems. Every government may want to have their own EC, and that’s not good for democracy.”

When asked about the growing calls for a possible petition to the presidency demanding the removal of EC Chairperson Jean Mensa, the MP had this to say:

“With what they are doing and saying, it won’t be shocking at all. But even if it gets there, I hope the judges and the committee that may look into the issue will rise to the occasion and serve the interest of the nation.”