Director of Electoral Services at the Electoral Commission (EC), Dr. Serebour Quaicoe, has stated that despite the public animosity between the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP), the leaders of these parties maintain a cordial relationship behind the scenes.

Dr. Quaicoe highlighted the often-overlooked aspect of Ghanaian politics while speaking at a forum on August 9.

“One thing I find intriguing is that while the NDC and NPP publicly appear as adversaries, they share a close camaraderie once the cameras are off,” he noted during his address.

He urged voters to remain peaceful as Ghana approaches the December general election.

Dr. Quaicoe emphasized that election-related disputes should not lead to harm or conflict among citizens.

The EC Director advised voters to not be swayed by the public displays of rivalry and to remember that political leaders often reconcile after heated debates.

“I always remind voters not to be drawn into conflicts. After their public disputes, party members often enjoy a meal together, while ordinary people might end up suffering the consequences,” Dr. Quaicoe said.

He stressed the importance of maintaining a peaceful atmosphere throughout the election period, urging the public to avoid conflicts based on political differences.

“No one should face harm or injury because of the elections,” he concluded.