A pressure group, Goupstand for Peace, Growth, and development, is urging the Electoral Commission to ensure transparency in the December 2024 polls to prevent potential violence.
In a press release, the group’s Executive Director, Happy Agbenyenu, said transparency is crucial to preventing violence from disgruntled party members and their supporters.
The group expressed concerns about the Electoral Commission’s impartiality, citing former President John Dramani Mahama’s recent comments about perceived biases in the EC’s appointments.
The group is calling on the Electoral Commission to:
- Act as an independent referee during the election
- Implement additional measures to guarantee independence and impartiality
- Embark on a comprehensive educational campaign across Ghana
“Transparency is key to preventing violence and ensuring credible elections,” Agbenyenu said. “The true test lies in the verdict of the Ghanaian electorate. Have they truly experienced elections characterized by transparency, fairness, and freedom?”
The group’s concerns come ahead of the December 7th election, which is seen as a crucial test for Ghana’s democratic dispensation.
