Dennis Miracles Aboagye, spokesperson for former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has issued a strong caution against presidential candidates who refuse to concede defeat in the face of clear electoral losses, warning that such actions pose a significant threat to Ghana’s democratic stability.
In a Facebook post on Thursday, October 16, Aboagye stated that leadership demands courage and a commitment to preserving national peace, especially in moments of political uncertainty.
“A presidential candidate who refuses to concede defeat in the face of obvious loss at a time when there are multiple incidents of violence across the country is a coward and a danger to our democracy. Courageous leaders act in time to save our peace,” he wrote.
His statement appears to be a direct response to recent remarks made by Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, a flagbearer hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), who during a campaign tour in the Savannah Region on October 15, stated that he would not concede defeat in any presidential election until the Electoral Commission (EC) officially declares the results.
“Until the last constituency results are declared, if I am a presidential candidate, I will never accept defeat. I will never accept defeat until the Electoral Commission comes out to declare,” Mr. Agyapong said.
The exchange highlights growing tensions within the NPP ahead of its internal elections and raises broader concerns about political conduct and responsibility in safeguarding Ghana’s democratic processes.
