Leader of the Ghana Union Movement (GUM), Christian Kwabena Andrews (Osofo Kyiri Abosom), has urged the Electoral Commission (EC), under the leadership of Jean Mensa, to appoint military and police personnel as returning officers for the 2024 elections.Andrews argues that current EC recruits often have ties to political parties, which could compromise the fairness of the electoral process.

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In an interview on UTV on July 16, 2024, Andrews emphasized that the presence of party-affiliated officials within the EC undermines national interests.He suggested that involving security forces would ensure impartial management of the electoral process, enhancing its integrity."The EC hasn't done anything wrong because when you talk about the EC, it has to do with Jean Mensa and her deputies," Andrews explained.

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"But the party has sent their people to the EC to recruit them.“So, they wear the EC cloth, but deep down inside, they are representing their political parties. Such people are not there to help the country,” he said.He proposed that election results from constituencies should be verified at police stations before submission to the EC to enhance transparency.

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Andrews also appealed to Ghanaians to support his candidacy in the upcoming elections, stressing the importance of prioritizing national challenges over political loyalties.He pledged to tackle the country's hardships through initiatives in industrialization, educational reform, and job creation."I urge Ghanaians to vote for me to make the country better," Andrews stated.

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"Do not vote based on political affiliations, but consider the hardship you are enduring and vote accordingly."

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