The Electoral Commission (EC) has firmly dismissed claims suggesting a decline in public trust ahead of Ghana’s December 7 general elections.
In response to concerns raised in an Afrobarometer report from the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), which highlighted growing skepticism about the EC’s impartiality, the Commission emphasized its readiness to ensure a fair and transparent election process.
The CDD-Ghana report noted that a significant portion of Ghanaians expressed doubts about the EC’s independence and neutrality.
However, Dr. Eric Bossman Asare, Deputy Chairperson of the EC, refuted these claims in a recent media interview, asserting that the concerns were unfounded and reassuring the public of the Commission’s commitment to upholding electoral integrity.
Dr. Asare pointed to several measures the EC has implemented to enhance the credibility of the electoral process, including the use of advanced biometric technology, extensive training for polling staff, and strengthened oversight mechanisms at all polling stations.
He underscored that Ghana is widely regarded as one of the leading nations in Africa when it comes to conducting credible elections.
“We are among the best in Africa when it comes to election quality,” Dr. Asare remarked. “In terms of transparency, as soon as we had a public meeting on the forensic audit, which was broadcast nationwide, it was clear that the EC has nothing to hide.”
He urged Ghanaians to focus on the Commission’s proven track record of successfully organizing elections in the past and assured the public that their votes would be counted accurately and reported transparently.
