The Electoral Commission (EC) has dismissed claims of declining public trust in its operations ahead of Ghana’s December 7 general elections.
This follows concerns raised in an Afrobarometer report by the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), which highlighted growing skepticism among Ghanaians about the Commission’s independence and impartiality.
Responding to the report, the EC’s Deputy Chairperson, Dr. Eric Bossman Asare, described the concerns as unfounded and reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to delivering credible elections.
Speaking in a media interview, Dr. Bossman Asare emphasized the EC’s efforts to ensure transparency and integrity, citing initiatives such as advanced biometric systems, rigorous training for polling staff, and strengthened oversight at voting centers.
“Ghana’s elections are among the best in Africa,” he noted. “When we conducted a televised public meeting on a forensic audit issue, it was clear to all Ghanaians that the EC has nothing to hide.”
He urged the public to focus on the EC’s consistent track record of organizing successful elections and assured voters that every ballot would be accurately counted and transparently reported.
