Ghana’s Electoral Commission Refutes Doubts Over Its Impartiality
Ahead of the upcoming December 7 general elections, Ghana's Electoral Commission (EC) has firmly rejected claims that public trust in its operations is waning. This response comes after concerns were raised in an Afrobarometer report by the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), which suggested that many Ghanaians are increasingly skeptical about the Commission's impartiality. In a media interview, Dr. Eric Bossman Asare, the Deputy Chairperson of the EC, stated that these concerns are unfounded. He reassured the public of the Commission's dedication to delivering credible and transparent elections. Dr. Asare highlighted the extensive measures the EC has taken to enhance the integrity of the electoral process. This includes deploying advanced biometric systems, rigorous training of poll staff, and strengthening oversight mechanisms at all polling stations. "You talk about the quality of elections in Africa, Ghana is one of the […]
