He said he will choose the former President ahead of Dr.
Mahamudu Bawumia of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP).
Sharing his thoughts on the elections, he said: "I don't know who will win the next election.
That I can't tell." However, he expressed his doubts about the NPP's chances, stating, "What I'm saying is that if NPP allows the next election to be held freely, there is no way they can win." When asked to choose between Mahama and Bawumia as leaders, Dr.
Tamakloe replied, "I will always go in for somebody who has done it before and has experience.
So this will be Mahama." He emphasised the importance of experience in leadership.
The seasoned administrator also slammed the Electoral Commission of Ghana for jeopardising the country's democracy.
He expressed his dissatisfaction with how the EC is handling its operations, warning that some of its actions could seriously undermine Ghana's democratic credentials.
Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe Pulse Ghana "I am saying at the moment, the greatest threat to have democracy is the Electoral Commission, that is the greatest threat to our democracy, and if we are not careful, they will lead this country into destruction, mark my words," he asserted.
Dr.
Nyaho-Tamakloe criticises the EC Dr.
Nyaho-Tamakloe emphasised that the EC's actions could destabilise the nation, drawing from his own experiences, "I've seen coup d'etat in this country, I have been part of coup d'etat in this country, and I know what I'm talking about.
I spent almost five years of my life in prison." He raised concerns over recent developments, citing specific issues such as the unauthorised transfer of voters between constituencies without necessary consent, which he believes could disrupt the electoral process.
These comments come at a time when the Electoral Commission is facing increasing scrutiny from various stakeholders, including the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), as Ghana prepares for its 2024 general elections.