Why should gov’t choose 3 candidates for us? – John Darko rejects MMDCE selection model

"He warned that once the executive becomes involved in determining who can contest, local government elections risk becoming extensions of presidential and parliamentary contests."Darko said a truly non-partisan election would encourage candidates to campaign on local development priorities rather than national party politics.

Darko contended that although the current government now supports electing MMDCEs, its proposal to screen and shortlist candidates before presenting them to voters still gives the executive excessive influence over the process.