News:
February 26, 2020
Minority Leader Haruna Iddrisu has pointed out to the Leader of a delegation of lawmakers from the European Parliament, Mr. Norbert Neuser that his side is not happy with moves taken by Ghana’s Electoral Commission to compile new voters’ register less than nine months into a Presidential and Parliamentary elections.
According to Mr. Haruna, they have misgivings and concerns about the intention of the EC and they have made that known publicly.
“We are worried about this development. There are two main political parties in Parliament; the NDC and NPP, but it is not lost on us that we have Article 46 which states that the EC shall not be subjected to control. Our concern is directed to the EC”.
He made this point when the EU Country Director, H. E. Ms. Diana Acconcia in the company of some EU lawmakers called on Speaker Professor Aaron Michael Oquaye on Tuesday February 25, 2020.
He underscored how Ghana cherished its friendship with the EU, as the EU remains a continental unifier, and is a wakeup call for Ghana and Africa to embrace beyond the lip service of Pan-African slogan.
“Ghana takes pride in multi-party constitutional democracy, we remain committed to those values, Ghana is not just an oasis of peace, we look forward in protecting our democracy and hope our citizens would benefit from it”.
Kwaku Sakyi-Danso/ghanamps.com