The Electoral Commission (EC) has pledged its commitment to delivering peaceful and credible elections in December, stressing that its reputation is at stake. Speaking at the launch of Citi FM and Channel One TV’s 2024 General Elections coverage in Accra, Dr. Eric Bossman Asare, Deputy Chairperson of the EC, assured the public that the commission is fully dedicated to upholding the highest standards of electoral integrity.
Dr. Asare acknowledged the immense scrutiny on the EC, both domestically and internationally, and emphasized that failure is not an option. “The commission is fully committed. Our reputation is on the line,” he stated. He went on to mention his personal connections, sharing how his past as a lecturer and his relationship with people like Bernard Avle make it crucial for him to do the right thing. “We have family members; we have friends like everyone else.”
Drawing on his teaching experience at the University of Ghana, Dr. Asare said that people are counting on him to apply the same diligence to his role at the EC. Confident in the process, he stressed, “Come December 7, we only need the parties to have their agents at the polling stations and when the counting is done, everything will be clear. The commission will make sure that we deliver another successful election.”
In addition to the EC’s assurances, the Coalition of Domestic Election Observers (CODEO) urged the police to take strong measures against those who commit electoral offences. Albert Arhin, National Coordinator of CODEO, highlighted the need for accountability, stating that enforcing electoral laws is crucial to ensuring a free, fair, and credible election.
Mr. Arhin emphasized that unchecked wrongdoing threatens the democratic process. “Impunity is so much that is why wrongdoing is still ongoing… When people are apprehended, they should be prosecuted to serve as a deterrent to others,” he urged.
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