How to resolve AdBlock issue? Ghana's Electoral Integrity Praised: A Model in Africa
Monday, 25 November 2024 | Ghana
Dr. Bossman Asare, Deputy Chairman of the Electoral Commission (EC) for Corporate Services, has celebrated Ghana’s reputation as a leader in electoral integrity, ranking among Africa’s best and competing globally. Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on November 19, he referenced research from the Electoral Integrity Project, underscoring Ghana’s significant achievements in election administration.
Highlighting the findings, Dr. Asare explained that Ghana secured fifth place in Africa with a score of 70 out of 100 in the 2024 Electoral Integrity Project report. This recognition places the country behind Cape Verde, Lesotho, The Gambia, and South Africa, while tying with Namibia. He pointed out that most of the higher-ranked nations, except South Africa, have relatively smaller populations, making Ghana’s accomplishment in managing elections at scale even more noteworthy.
“Cape Verde, first on the list, has a population of less than 600,000. Lesotho, second, has about 2.3 to 2.5 million people. The Gambia, the third, is one of the smallest countries in West Africa,” Dr. Asare remarked. He emphasized the unique challenge Ghana faces due to its larger population and complex electoral system, yet it continues to excel.
On a global level, Dr. Asare noted that Ghana’s performance is on par with several Western European nations. He drew attention to the similarity between Ghana’s score and that of the United States, a testament to the country’s high standards in electoral processes. “This is a clear indication that, when it comes to the quality of elections, Ghana is up there with the best,” he said.
The Deputy Chairman credited Ghana’s consistent achievements to the EC’s commitment to transparency, integrity, and adherence to international electoral standards. He dismissed arguments suggesting Ghana should be compared only with populous democracies, emphasizing the objectivity and rigor of the Electoral Integrity Project’s methodology.
“These researchers assess countries worldwide based on multiple indicators. Ghana’s position reflects our excellence across these metrics,” Dr. Asare stated, adding that he would make the findings available to the public to bolster confidence in the report.
Concluding, Dr. Asare expressed pride in Ghana’s standing and the Electoral Commission’s work in maintaining its leadership in election administration. “The evidence speaks for itself. Ghana is among the best in Africa, and we are proud of the strides we’ve made in delivering credible, high-quality elections.”
As Ghana prepares for future elections, this endorsement of its electoral integrity reinforces its image as a beacon of democracy in Africa.
Highlighting the findings, Dr. Asare explained that Ghana secured fifth place in Africa with a score of 70 out of 100 in the 2024 Electoral Integrity Project report. This recognition places the country behind Cape Verde, Lesotho, The Gambia, and South Africa, while tying with Namibia. He pointed out that most of the higher-ranked nations, except South Africa, have relatively smaller populations, making Ghana’s accomplishment in managing elections at scale even more noteworthy.
“Cape Verde, first on the list, has a population of less than 600,000. Lesotho, second, has about 2.3 to 2.5 million people. The Gambia, the third, is one of the smallest countries in West Africa,” Dr. Asare remarked. He emphasized the unique challenge Ghana faces due to its larger population and complex electoral system, yet it continues to excel.
On a global level, Dr. Asare noted that Ghana’s performance is on par with several Western European nations. He drew attention to the similarity between Ghana’s score and that of the United States, a testament to the country’s high standards in electoral processes. “This is a clear indication that, when it comes to the quality of elections, Ghana is up there with the best,” he said.
The Deputy Chairman credited Ghana’s consistent achievements to the EC’s commitment to transparency, integrity, and adherence to international electoral standards. He dismissed arguments suggesting Ghana should be compared only with populous democracies, emphasizing the objectivity and rigor of the Electoral Integrity Project’s methodology.
“These researchers assess countries worldwide based on multiple indicators. Ghana’s position reflects our excellence across these metrics,” Dr. Asare stated, adding that he would make the findings available to the public to bolster confidence in the report.
Concluding, Dr. Asare expressed pride in Ghana’s standing and the Electoral Commission’s work in maintaining its leadership in election administration. “The evidence speaks for itself. Ghana is among the best in Africa, and we are proud of the strides we’ve made in delivering credible, high-quality elections.”
As Ghana prepares for future elections, this endorsement of its electoral integrity reinforces its image as a beacon of democracy in Africa.