The call for a complete reset of Ghana’s Electoral Commission (EC) by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has sparked a heated debate on the state of the country’s electoral system. Asiedu Nketia, also known as General Mosquito, has been vocal in his criticism of the current leadership of the EC, insisting that they have failed the nation and must be replaced.
In a recent interview on JoyNews’ PM Express, Asiedu Nketia expressed his belief that the EC is “not fit for purpose” and has repeatedly failed to conduct credible elections. He called for a complete reset of the institution, stating that the current leadership has been unable to deliver satisfactory election results.
When asked to explain what he meant by “resetting the EC,” Asiedu Nketia did not hold back. He emphasized the need to bring the EC back to being an institution that is fit for purpose, as he believes the current state of the EC is inadequate. He pointed to the case of the Ablekuma North parliamentary seat, which has remained vacant for six months after the 2024 elections, as evidence of systemic failure.
Asiedu Nketia criticized the current EC leadership under Jean Mensa, stating that they have never delivered a credible election since taking office. He highlighted past election issues, such as the unrepresented constituency of SALL for four years and the chaos surrounding the Ayawaso West by-election. He described the EC’s track record as overwhelming evidence of institutional breakdown and called for changes at the top leadership level.
When asked directly if there would be changes at the EC, Asiedu Nketia was firm in his stance. He insisted that there must be a change and that the top three leadership positions at the EC should be replaced due to their mismanagement of the Commission.
As the debate over the future of the EC continues, it is clear that there are deep concerns about the credibility and effectiveness of Ghana’s electoral system. The call for a reset of the EC by the NDC Chairman has brought the issue to the forefront, sparking discussions about the need for reform and accountability within the institution. Only time will tell if these calls for change will lead to concrete action and improvements in Ghana’s electoral processes.
