Speaking to Adom News, Hawa Koomson refuted claims that military officers were stationed at a hotel in Galilea to thumbprint ballot papers in favor of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

“I have never rigged an election before, and I always win genuinely,” she stated.

A total of 173,989 registered voters are expected to cast their ballots across 314 polling stations in the constituency, including at Roman JHS, where Hawa Koomson is set to vote.

While pledging to ensure a peaceful election process in Kasoa, the MP warned that she would respond decisively if provoked by any misbehavior from the opposition.

Source: Kofi Adjei

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According to party executives, the move aims to ensure a true reflection of the election outcome in the constituency.

They specifically warned their polling station agents against succumbing to influence from other political parties to rig the election against the NDC.

One party member, Apraku Ansomana, emphasized that the NDC has put in significant effort and is confident in its chances of winning.

“We do not want anyone to rig the election in our favour or against us,” he stated.

The curse also extends to security personnel, Electoral Commission staff, and any individuals who might engage in electoral malpractices.

The party warned that anyone involved in rigging would face the wrath of the river gods invoked during the rites.

Julius Ganiu, another executive member, expressed optimism about the party’s chances.

“We have worked tirelessly over the years and believe that John Mahama will win the presidential election, and our parliamentary candidate will secure the seat for the NDC. That is why we performed these rites—to ensure that anyone who tries to tamper with the results will face divine punishment.”

Listen to the audio below:

Source: Dominic Donyina

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The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has alleged a plot by President Akufo-Addo to rig the 2024 election in the Ashanti Region for the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

According to the NDC, Akufo-Addo has tasked the General Officer Commanding Central Command of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), Brigadier General Michael Opoku, to execute the plan.

NDC National Communications Officer Sammy Gyamfi made these claims at a press conference on Tuesday, with 18 days remaining until the December 7 election.

As part of the alleged strategy, Gyamfi claimed that Brigadier General Opoku was recently promoted to his current position.

“In his current role, Brigadier General Michael Opoku has been tasked by Akufo-Addo to carry out a well-crafted scheme designed by the NPP to rig the upcoming elections, particularly in the Ashanti Region, through ballot stuffing, swapping of ballot boxes, swapping of pink sheets, and other clandestine activities starting with the special voting exercise scheduled for December 2 this year,” he claimed.

He added that the military officer should have been reprimanded for his role in the Ayawaso West Wuogon by-election violence but was instead rewarded with a promotion.

He further alleged that the officer has been promised the position of Chief of Defence Staff if the NPP wins the 2024 election.

“Having relocated his family to the United Kingdom, Brigadier General Opoku has vowed to do whatever it takes to carry out his shady election-rigging plot in exchange for the position of Chief of Defence Staff in the unlikely event that the NPP wins the 2024 election,” he said.

Mr. Gyamfi also alleged that the NDC has received intelligence that Brigadier General Opoku is training NPP thugs at the Asutuare military camp.

“Brigadier General Opoku plans to clothe these bandits in military apparel to unleash violence on NDC agents, supporters, and innocent civilians on Election Day.”

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The Deputy General Secretary, Prof Haruna Mohammed has said the NPP does not need the EC to win an election.

The NDC flagbearer, John Mahama criticised the EC’s decision not to allow political party agents to observe the ongoing vote transfer exercise.

In a Facebook post, the former President said the decision points to a collusion with the NPP to rig the election on December 7.

Reacting to the comments on Adom FM’s morning show. Dwaso Nsem Tuesday, Haruna emphasised that  the NPP will always win an election regardless of who is the Electoral Commissioner.

“This is not the first time the NPP will win an election. Mahama was a sitting president yet we defeated him for the first time in the history of Ghana. So we as NPP do not need the help of the Electoral Commission to win any election,” he stated.

According to him, Mr Mahama’s claim is borne out of desperation to be elected President on December 7.

“The former President has not been untruthful to the people of Ghana and he was right when he told us we have short memories because in the past, he asked the NPP not to politicise the EC but now he is making these allegations against the same EC.

“In his desperation to become president, he will say anything because he didn’t back his statement with any law. It was just mere allegation which cannot be proven,” he added.

Meanwhile, despite the NDC’s position that it will not withdraw its agents, the NPP says it will comply with the directive on the voter transfer exercise in order not to interfere with the EC’s plans.

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