Don’t panic over Mahama’s comment - Security Expert to Ghanaians

Paul Coonley Boateng, CEO of Africa Centre for Security has asked Ghanaians not to be perturbed by comments made by former President John Mahama.

According to him, the only option available to the former President, if he is not happy with results of the election, is to go to court; 'he can't take the law into his own hands'.

"This is not the first time we are hearing something like this from a politician...they should, however, be careful with comments they make" Paul Boateng urged while speaking in an interview on Neat FM.

Background

The former President, delivering a speech at the 28th anniversary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), issued a stern warning to the Electoral Commission (EC) ahead of this year’s general elections.

According to the former President and flag bearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), the party will not accept the 2020 election results should they suspect any underhand dealings by the EC.

“As leader of the NDC, I wish to serve notice that we shall do all our parts to ensure that our country remains peaceful and that the electoral process proceeds smoothly, but let nobody assume that we will accept the results of a flawed election”, he cautioned.