Political Firestorm: Akpaloo Demands Apology From Mahama Over Disqualification Remarks

 

Kofi Akpaloo, the flagbearer of the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), has demanded a retraction and apology from former President John Mahama for comments made regarding the disqualification of the People’s National Convention (PNC) candidate, Bernard Mornah, from the upcoming presidential election.

 

Akpaloo described Mahama’s remarks as “disrespectful” and argued that the NDC flagbearer’s suggestion that some candidates were undeserving of a place on the ballot was unfair. He questioned Mahama’s assertion that Mornah was more deserving than other candidates, pointing out that several parties and their leaders have been involved in the political process for years, including himself.

 

Akpaloo’s comments come after Mahama, speaking at a rally in Wa, criticized the Electoral Commission’s (EC) decision to disqualify the PNC, seemingly in support of Mornah. Mahama claimed that Mornah was more deserving of a spot on the ballot than some of the approved candidates, accusing the EC of discrimination.

 

Akpaloo challenged Mahama’s assessment, questioning whether he would have achieved his level of political success if he had to start a new party from scratch. He further challenged Mahama to point out specific “anomalies” in Mornah’s nomination forms, suggesting that the former President’s comments were based on a lack of understanding of the process.

 

This exchange highlights the growing tensions surrounding the upcoming election as various parties and their candidates react to the EC’s decisions regarding disqualifications. The disqualification of several candidates, including Mornah, has sparked debate and legal challenges, further intensifying the political climate.

 

Akpaloo’s demand for a retraction and apology from Mahama underscores the need for respectful discourse and a focus on policy issues rather than personal attacks in the lead-up to the election. The controversy surrounding Mornah’s disqualification and the resulting reactions from both parties underscore the importance of ensuring a fair and transparent electoral process.