The West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP) has warned that mistrust in the institutions designated to protect Ghana's democracy poses a significant threat to the upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections.
This concern is supported by alarming new data from WANEP, which reveals widespread doubts regarding the credibility of the Electoral Commission and the Police.
Speaking at the JoyNews National Dialogue on Peace Beyond Election 2024, WANEP’s Regional Coordinator for Research and Capacity Building, Dr Festus Aubyn shed light on the early warning indicators revealed by this data.
“This is also due to some of the historical actors, and also some of the actions and inactions of the Electoral Commission, which has more or less engendered that kind of mistrust from the political actors within the electoral process. Part of it is the appointment that happened after the 2016 election, also some of the issues around the voter register.”
Meanwhile, the Peace Council has expressed optimism about resolving the deadlock between the Electoral Commission (EC) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) concerning the credibility of the voters register.
The Chairman of the Council, Reverend Dr Ernest Adu Gyamfi, is confident that a common ground can be reached by next week. He noted that progress has been made in discussions with both the EC and the NDC.
“We have some positive outcomes. We have engaged the EC and the NDC. We are hopeful that an agreeable method will be accepted in the near future—probably today, tomorrow, or the day after—for us to move forward. We are working behind the scenes and intend to come out by Monday at the latest. Looking at the variables, we believe we are on course. Our leaders, I believe, have good intentions for our country. What we need to do is create the environment for them to help.”
Latest Stories
-
Over 4,000 unpaid teachers demand payment of 16 months arrears from government
11 mins -
I’ve apologised to Gloria Sarfo over flight issues – AMAA Country Director
12 mins -
Ghana nearly lost $9 billion to arbitrary claims in last four years – Attorney General
32 mins -
FWSC responds to CLOGSAG strike declaration, urges return to negotiation
1 hour -
Members contribute to ‘transport’ national team – Volleyball Vice President laments financial struggles
1 hour -
New SHS curriculum provides adaptive learning pathways – EduWatch
1 hour -
Pay NABCO trainees – Mahama challenges Bawumia
1 hour -
Police ‘waiting for court date’ on Erastus’ case is a lie – Samson Anyenini
2 hours -
Sports facilities are better managed by institutions – UG Sports Director on maintenance of Legon stadium
2 hours -
Ghanaian businesses must align vision with strategy to mitigate ESG Risks – KPMG
2 hours -
MTN achieves 30% localisation of Scancom PLC
2 hours -
Attorney-General: Some lawyers sacrifice ethics for ‘cheap’ political gains
3 hours -
Bond market: Volume up by 12.45% to GH¢746m
3 hours -
Cedi records year-to-date loss of nearly 29%; one dollar going for GH¢17.10
3 hours -
‘Our priorities are wrong in Ghana’ – UG Sports Director on sports development
3 hours