James Gunu, the Volta Regional Secretary of the NDC, has bemoaned the silence of the IGP and other notable Ghanaians over the unsavory comments by members of the ruling NPP.
Mr Gunu took to social media to react strongly to Bryan Acheampong’s comments that suggest the NPP won’t hand over power to the NDC no matter the outcome of the 2024 general elections. The NDC scribe said everyone needs to be called to order when they go wrong, regardless of party affiliations. He pointed out that statements such as those by Bryan Acheampong could spell doom for the country and must be condemned.
James Gunu said in countries where incumbents held on to power after losing elections, it did not end well, and Ghana should not at any point wish to experience the same.
“We have all been witnesses to the devastating effects on countries whose incumbent presidents and governments lost power and decided not to hand over power within the sub-region.”
According to him, “the significance of the Presidential Transition Act underscores the democratic principles enshrined in the 1992 Fourth Republican Constitution, emphasizing that power ultimately belongs to the people.”
He thus urged the NPP to desist from trying to cause any forms of confusion by denying Ghanaian voters their choice at the polls. James Gunu urged the NPP to affirm “its commitment to upholding the rule of law” and ensure “a peaceful transfer of power.”
Also, Jame Gunu said the NDC will not panic as the party sees this “as an opportunity to hold the NPP accountable and ensure that they do not subvert the 1992 Constitution to cling to power.”
Read the full statement by James Gunu.
President Nana Addo-Bawumia Led NPP Gov’t Will Hand Over Power 30 Clear Days Before December 7 General Elections.
The Presidential (Transition) Act, 2012 (Act 845) as amended, is set to play a crucial role in ensuring a smooth transition of power in Ghana as the NPP-led government prepares to hand over to the NDC, led by John Dramani Mahama, on January 7, 2025.
Section 6 of Act 845 stipulates that the outgoing President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, and his driver’s mate, Alhaji Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, along with all their appointees, including key figures like Brayn Acheampong, must prepare and submit their handing over notes not later than 30 days before the date of the upcoming general elections.
However, recent statements coming from President Nana Addo, Lord Commey, and lately Brayn Acheampong to the effect that, the NPP won’t handover power to the NDC no matter the outcome of the 2024 general elections can only be coming from:
1. A desperate and arrogant President and government official
2. Persons who are careless about this country and are ready to sacrifice the unity, peace, and stability of this nation and its democracy for their personal gains.
3. Corrupt President and his appointees who are prepared to subvert the constitution of the Republic for fear of accountability.
Surprisingly, the Inspector General of Police and all the so called wise men in the country have gone to sleep.
We have all been witnesses to the devastating effects on countries whose incumbent Presidents and governments lost power and decided not to hand over power within the sub-region.
At least the significance of the the Presidential Transition Act underscores the democratic principles enshrined in the 1992 Fourth Republican Constitution, emphasizing that power ultimately belongs to the people. By adhering to the Act, the NPP government would do itself a favor by affirming its commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring a peaceful transfer of power.
The NDC, on the other hand, sees this as an opportunity to hold the NPP accountable and ensure that they do not subvert the 1992 Constitution to cling to power. We shall ensure a strict adherence to the Presidential Transition Act, and assert our role as a watchdog and guardian of Ghana’s democratic principles.
In conclusion, as we prepare for the crucial December 7 2024 elections, all political parties and stakeholders must uphold these democratic principles and ensure a free, fair, and transparent electoral process, and above all a smooth transfer of power.
Authored By;
Hon. James Gunu,
Volta Regional Secretary, NDC
