The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Director of Elections, Mahdi Jibril, says Ghanaians would still raise concerns about the Electoral Commission, even if Jesus Christ were appointed as Electoral Commissioner.
He made the remarks on Adom FM’s Burning Issues while commenting on the swearing-in of Emelia Afi Agbenyo as a Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission.
According to him, political disagreements and public distrust of electoral officials have become part of Ghana’s political landscape, making it difficult for any appointee to escape criticism.
“Go and bring Jesus Christ, and Ghanaians will still have issues. Even if you bring Jesus Christ or Mohammed as Electoral Commissioner, people will still have concerns in our political dispensation,” he said.
Mr Jibril also accused critics of hypocrisy, arguing that the controversy surrounding Agbenyo’s appointment reflected a broader pattern of political behaviour.
“Sometimes, it is hypocrisy that makes us behave this way. We have come to live with this,” he stated.
He further questioned the NPP’s criticism of the appointment, saying the party had itself elected a vice-chairman it believed would protect its ballot box.
“The NPP has made us aware that they have elected a vice-chairman who will protect their ballot box. So why are they running away and making noise?” he asked.
His comments come amid controversy over Agbenyo’s appointment, with critics raising concerns about her previous involvement in NDC political campaigning and what it could mean for perceptions of the Electoral Commission’s neutrality.
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