Ghana’s former Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hannah Tetteh, has called on President-elect John Dramani Mahama to prioritize a comprehensive reform of the Electoral Commission (EC) as part of his governance reset agenda.
Speaking to journalists on Tuesday, December 24, the former Member of Parliament for Awutu Senya West expressed serious concerns about the EC’s performance, highlighting the urgent need for reforms to restore public trust in the institution.
Tetteh’s comments come amidst growing calls from stakeholders for measures to strengthen the EC’s independence and accountability. She emphasized the importance of these reforms in ensuring credible elections and rebuilding confidence in Ghana’s electoral system.
“The manner in which the EC has conducted itself has not inspired confidence in its objectivity and neutrality. One of the key takeaways from this election is the need for the commission to undergo a reset,” she stated.
She warned that failure to address these issues could further erode public perception of the EC’s competence and impartiality.
“There must be a significant review of what the EC will do differently to improve public confidence, which is currently at an all-time low,” Ms. Tetteh added, urging the incoming administration to make these reforms a top priority.
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