The Electoral Commission (EC) has firmly dismissed claims that public trust in its operations is eroding ahead of the December 7 general elections.
The EC’s response comes after an Afrobarometer report by the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) suggested that many Ghanaians are increasingly skeptical of the Commission’s impartiality. The report highlighted concerns about the EC’s independence and transparency.
Dr. Eric Bossman Asare, Deputy Chairperson of the EC, addressed these concerns in a media interview, emphasizing that the Commission is fully committed to delivering credible and transparent elections. He described the doubts as unfounded and reassured the public of the EC’s dedication to maintaining electoral integrity.
Dr. Asare outlined several measures the EC has implemented to enhance trust, including deploying advanced biometric systems, rigorous training of polling staff, and strengthening oversight mechanisms at polling stations. “When it comes to the quality of elections in Africa, Ghana is among the best on the continent,” he stated.
He also referred to the EC’s recent public meeting, which was televised nationally, as evidence of its transparency. “All Ghanaians saw that the EC had nothing to hide,” he noted.
Dr. Asare urged the public to focus on the EC’s track record of organizing successful elections and assured voters that their ballots would be accurately counted and transparently reported.