The National Peace Council has advised the Electoral Commission (EC) to open up for suggestions that will help make the polls free, fair, and transparent.
The Council says, although it is an incident body, it should not exploit its independence ahead of the December polls.
A member of the Council, Malvi Mohammed Bin Salih, said the EC must listen to divergent opinions to help in discharging its constitutional duties.
He made these remarks while addressing journalists on the sidelines of the launch of the National Elections Response Group.
According to him, the EC should not hide under its independence to refuse suggestions that can enhance its work.
“Independent they are, yes. But that doesn’t stop them from listening to Ghanaians, listening to the wisdom of our elders, and so on and so forth. They should not, under any circumstances, hide behind the independence to refuse to consult and listen.
“If they put their act together and do it well, they can put Ghana together and they can place Ghana on a pedestal of peace and progress. But if they don’t act well, they can also break Ghana and posterity will not forgive them if it so happens.”
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
