Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Jean Mensa has affirmed that Ghana’s December 7, 2024, general elections were conducted in a free, fair, credible, and transparent manner.
Speaking during the official declaration of presidential results at the National Collation Centre in Accra, Madam Mensa emphasized the Commission’s commitment to upholding democratic principles.
“As a Commission, we have fulfilled our aspiration to ensure transparency, accountability, inclusiveness, and responsiveness at the heart of all our operations. With the help of God, we have met the aspirations and expectations of the citizenry,” she said.
She described the elections as a true reflection of the people’s will, ensuring every vote counted.
“As a country, we take pride in the fact that our electoral processes, initiated since 1992, uphold and guarantee the voter’s choice. The voter’s choice, as expressed at the polls, is sacrosanct.”
Madam Mensa also acknowledged the smooth and peaceful nature of the polls, despite pre-election challenges, highlighting the Electoral Commission’s dedication to an orderly process.
The successful management of the elections reinforces Ghana’s reputation as a beacon of democracy in Africa.
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