Two prominent political movements, Fixing The Country Movement and Patriotic Troopers, have announced plans for a mass protest on September 17, 2024.
This counter-demonstration is a response to the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) recent criticisms of the Electoral Commission (EC), which they allege are part of a broader campaign to undermine the institution ahead of the 2024 general elections.
In a joint statement issued by the convener of Fixing The Country Movement, Ernest Kofi Owusu-Bempah Bonsu, and Moses Abbor of Patriotic Troopers, the groups expressed outrage at what they described as a coordinated attack by the NDC on the integrity of the EC.
They claim that the NDC's leadership, particularly its General Secretary, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, and flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, have been intentionally misleading the public by suggesting that the EC is preparing to rig the elections in favor of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP).
The groups took issue with calls by the NDC for mass protests and forensic audits of the voter register, accusing the opposition of using "Communist tactics" and black propaganda to discredit the EC.
According to the statement, the NDC’s attacks are part of a broader strategy to destabilize the political landscape and create an atmosphere of mistrust around the election process.
"Johnson Asiedu Nketiah and John Mahama are making a mockery of our democracy with their baseless accusations," the statement read. "Their actions are dishonourable and aimed at creating unnecessary tension ahead of the elections."
Fixing The Country Movement and Patriotic Troopers argue that the NDC’s persistent allegations against the EC are not new but are part of a pattern of propaganda aimed at achieving political power through subversion rather than policy.
The statement also noted that the planned counter-demonstration on September 17 would serve as a platform for peace-loving Ghanaians to stand in solidarity with the EC and reject what they describe as the NDC’s “dangerous and destabilizing rhetoric.”
"We are leading a coalition of citizens who believe in putting the country first, to send a clear message to the NDC that enough is enough," the statement concluded.
The groups further called on Ghanaians to resist any attempt by Mahama and the NDC to undermine Ghana’s democratic institutions, warning that their continued actions posed a "clear and present danger" to the country's political stability.
Both Fixing The Country Movement and Patriotic Troopers are urging citizens to participate in the counter-protest to show support for the EC and defend Ghana’s democratic processes.
Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith
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