The Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission is organizing an engagement with political parties to promote a participatory and inclusive electoral process in Ghana from September 17 to 20, 2024. This initiative is part of ECOWAS' support to assist Ghanaians in consolidating the country's democratic credentials as it prepares for its ninth successive elections on December 7, 2024.
The engagement aims to reinforce the capacity of political party officials on democratic values, peaceful and inclusive electoral processes, campaign/political party finance, and electoral integrity. The objective is to deepen their role in consolidating democratic gains in Ghana. The event provides a platform for political parties and other stakeholders to reflect and share their experiences on evolving electoral issues and agree on the best ways to address these challenges as electoral events unfold.
Delivering his opening statement at the engagement, the Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Ambassador Abdel-Fatau Musah, represented by Mr. Ebenezer Ofosu Asiedu, Head of Democracy and Good Governance, encouraged political parties to continue conducting their activities in a manner that supports a peaceful and credible electoral process. "Ghana remains a model of thriving democracy in the ECOWAS region," he stated. He further reiterated ECOWAS' firm commitment and readiness to accompany Ghana in ensuring that the forthcoming polls are inclusive, credible, and transparent.
Representatives of major political parties including the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), National Democratic Congress (NDC), Convention People's Party (CPP), People's National Party (PNP), Ghana Union Movement (GUM), Progressive People’s Party (PPP) are attending the engagement. Also present are representatives from the Office of the Special Prosecutor, Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), Judicial Service Commission, Commission for Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), media houses, and civil society organizations.
The ECOWAS Commission will also facilitate similar engagements with media practitioners and CSO actors from September 24 to 27 to enhance their capacities on countering fake news, misinformation, disinformation, and inciting statements during the electoral period.
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