John Dramani Mahama, flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has urged all party executives and members to stake wake during the December polls to ensure that the will of the people are duly protected.
Speaking at the NDC’s campaign launch in Tamale on Saturday, July 27, Mahama said the party has learned its lessons with the Electoral Commission and will be leaving no stone unturned in the December elections.
He emphasised that every aspect of the electoral process will be closely monitored to prevent any potential rigging in favour of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
“Everybody needs to prepare, we’re not going to sleep for 48 hours until all the ballots have been counted. None of us is going to sleep for 48 hours until all the ballots have been counted.”
“And I wish to assure all Ghanaians who intend to vote for the NDC, I can promise you that we will protect every single vote.
“We have had our issue with the Electoral Commission, but we’re prepared to give them the benefits of the doubt,” he assured.
Meanwhile, the National Youth Organiser of the NDC, George Opare Addo has echoed Mahama's comments.
According to him, the Youth Wing of the party will do everything possible to protect the ballots in the 2024 general elections.
He warned that the NDC would confront individuals who attempt to snatch ballot boxes.
“My last message is to the Electoral Commission, Madam Jane Mensa, come December 7…we’re not asking anybody to cheat for NDC, we’re very confident we’re winning the elections. But woe unto any man born of a woman, who would dare go to any polling station and do the untoward, we will face them squarely.
“We were in the Assin North and we protected the ballot boxes, and we will protect the ballot boxes at the peril of our lives come December 7.”
He stated that the youth are clamouring for the NDC flagbearer John Dramani Mahama to rescue the nation.
“We’re looking for a Ghana that we all want. We’re looking for a Ghana where our dreams and aspirations can be met. I believe in the vision of John Mahama, when he promises he does it, Mahama is the key to the problems we are looking for.”