The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has strongly denied claims of declining public trust in its operations as the country prepares for the December 7 general elections.
The EC’s response comes after an Afrobarometer report by the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) suggested growing scepticism among Ghanaians regarding the Commission’s independence and impartiality.
According to the CDD-Ghana report, a significant portion of the population harbors doubts about the EC’s ability to conduct fair and unbiased elections. However, Dr. Eric Bossman Asare, Deputy Chairperson of the EC, dismissed these concerns as unfounded and reassured citizens of the Commission’s unwavering commitment to electoral integrity.
“The quality of elections in Africa places Ghana among the best on the continent,” Dr. Asare said during a media interview. He emphasized the EC’s proactive measures to ensure credible elections, including the deployment of advanced biometric systems, rigorous training for poll staff, and strengthened oversight mechanisms at all polling stations.
Referring to past scrutiny, Dr. Asare noted that the Commission has consistently operated transparently. “You talk about the quality of elections in Africa—Ghana is one of the best in the business. Regarding the forensic audit issue you mentioned, we held a meeting that was televised nationally for all Ghanaians to see. The EC has nothing to hide.”
He further encouraged the public to focus on the EC’s track record of successfully organizing elections in the past and assured citizens that every vote cast will be accurately counted and transparently reported.
The EC remains resolute in its mission to deliver credible elections and urged Ghanaians to place their confidence in the institution as it gears up for yet another critical national exercise.
