Ghana’s electoral commission dismisses claims of waning public confidence ahead December polls

The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has refuted claims of declining public trust in its operations ahead of the December 7, 2024, general elections.

Responding to an Afrobarometer report by the Ghana Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), which suggested scepticism about the EC’s impartiality, Deputy Chairperson Eric Bossman Asare dismissed the concerns as baseless.

The report indicated a perceived decline in trust among Ghanaians regarding the Commission’s ability to conduct free and fair elections without bias.

In a recent interview, Asare reiterated the EC’s commitment to maintaining electoral integrity, assuring Ghanaians of credible and transparent elections.

To bolster public confidence, Asare highlighted several measures undertaken by the EC, including deployment of advanced biometric systems for voter verification, comprehensive training for polling staff and strengthened oversight mechanisms at polling stations.

“These steps are designed to enhance the transparency and reliability of the electoral process,” Asare stated, adding that Ghana remains one of Africa’s best-ranked countries for the quality of its elections.

The EC emphasized its readiness to ensure a fair electoral process, dismissing concerns raised in the Afrobarometer report as unfounded.