The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has charged the Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana to conduct the 2024 elections with integrity, transparency, and trust.
As the country prepares for another general election in December, key stakeholders are calling for an incident-free election as compared to the last elections.
Speaking as the guest of honour at the 18th Annual Harmattan School, of the University for Development Studies (UDS), Tamale on the theme; Accountable governance, violent extremism, and the 2024 elections, Rt. Hon. Alban Bagbin urged the EC to prioritize the will and safety of the voter, and the stability of the country.
He also cautioned the media to be circumspect in their reportage and not be hasty in declaring results.
“The media must also be fair, impartial, and responsible in their coverage of political parties and their activities”, he stressed.
He further reiterated the need to protect Ghana’s democracy as violent extremists within the sub-region are poised to take advantage of tensions that characterize elections.
The Electoral Commission as part of plans towards the 2024 general elections has proposed several reforms including a change in the voting date from December 7 to November 7 and moving away from the use of the indelible ink but some political parties have opposed the proposals.
The Harmattan School was initiated in 2007 and has evolved into a vital platform where academia, security services, policymakers, public and civil society organizations, as well as the general public, converge to collectively address multifaceted societal challenges.
