The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Mensa, has called on political parties to accept the outcome of the 2024 general elections.
Speaking at the presentation of the Democracy Cup to the EC by Parliament’s leadership in Accra, Mensa assured of transparent and fair elections. She emphasized the EC’s commitment to transparency, openness, and collaboration with stakeholders.
Mensa likened the EC’s role to that of referees in a football match, ensuring a smooth electoral process. “Just like the football match, we serve as the midwives that birth the elections. We are the referees that conduct, that lay the elections and the processes that lead to the election day itself,” she explained.
The EC Chairperson reiterated the commission’s commitment to transparency, stating, “We commit to ensuring transparency in all aspects of our work…We will commit to maintaining and showing that level of transparency across all aspects of our work.”
Mensa urged political leaders to accept the election results, acknowledging that there will be both winners and losers. “So, we also want to entreat and call upon the contestants of the election to accept the outcomes of the election. Surely there will be a winner and surely there will be losers,” she stated.
The Deputy Clerk of Parliament in charge of Corporate and Financial Management Services, Ebenezer Djietror, also stressed the importance of peace and security during the elections.
He emphasized the need for all stakeholders to work together to ensure a peaceful and credible electoral process.
The presentation of the Democracy Cup was a symbol of Parliament’s appreciation for the EC’s efforts in promoting democracy and good governance in Ghana. The ceremony was attended by officials from the EC, Parliament, and other stakeholders in the electoral process.
Source:kofitutunews.com
