- Jean Mensa urges political parties to accept 2024 election results.
- EC commits to transparent elections.
- Acceptance of results crucial, says Mensa.
- Peace and security stressed in 2024 elections.
The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Jean Mensa, has urged political parties to accept the outcome of the 2024 general elections. She made this call during the presentation of the Democracy Cup to the EC by the leadership of Parliament in Accra on Wednesday.
Jean Mensa assured political leaders that the EC is committed to conducting transparent elections. She emphasized that the commission is dedicated to ensuring that all electoral processes are open, fair, and involve the collaboration of key stakeholders.
Mensa used a football analogy to drive home her point, saying that the EC serves as the “midwives” that birth the elections and the “referees” that conduct the electoral processes. She assured that the EC will be transparent in all aspects of its work.
The EC Chairperson emphasized that transparency will be maintained across all aspects of the commission’s work. She called on political parties to accept the outcomes of the election, acknowledging that there will be winners and losers.
Mensa’s call for acceptance was echoed by the Deputy Clerk of Parliament in Charge of Corporate and Financial Management Services, Ebenezer Djietror. He stressed the need for peace and security in the 2024 general elections.
Djietror emphasized that peaceful elections are crucial for the country’s democracy. He urged all stakeholders to work together to ensure that the elections are conducted in a peaceful and secure environment.
The presentation of the Democracy Cup was a symbol of the partnership between the EC and Parliament. The cup is a reminder of the importance of democracy and the need for all stakeholders to work together to promote democratic values.
Jean Mensa’s call for acceptance is seen as a crucial step towards promoting peace and stability in the country. It is hoped that political parties will heed her call and accept the outcomes of the election.
The 2024 general elections are expected to be highly contested, and there are concerns about the potential for violence. However, with the EC’s commitment to transparency and the call for acceptance, there is hope that the elections will be peaceful and credible.
Jean Mensa’s call for political parties to accept the outcome of the 2024 general elections is a crucial step towards promoting democracy and stability in the country. All stakeholders must work together to ensure that the elections are conducted in a peaceful and secure environment.
