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The Executive Director of STAR-Ghana Foundation, Alhaji Ibrahim-Tanko Amidu, has underscored the need to embrace a multi-stakeholder approach in resolving all elections related issues.
Mr Amidu is of the view that, such an inclusive approach was crucial for drawing lessons from past elections to improve future electoral outcomes to make elections more inclusive, secure and transparent for all citizenry.
He made the call recently during a webinar themed: “Towards Peaceful, Inclusive Election: Lesson from CSOs Experience.” The Webinar was organised by STAR- Ghana Foundation with support from Foreign, Common Wealth and Development Office.
The Webinar was meant to reflect on the role of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Ghana’s Electoral Process within the 4th Republic.
Mr Tanko suggested a national dialogue that involves all stakeholders and the general public as a way to restore confidence in the Electoral Commission (EC).
He said the ongoing controversies around the voters’ register as signs of a broader issue related to the public’s perception of the EC’s transparency and accountability.
Therefore, he cautioned that unresolved conflicts could worsen, adding that “until a solution is found and the perception resolved, political parties will continue to raise these concerns.”
As the 2024 general election approach, Alhaji Amidu said a national dialogue was critical for ensuring a peaceful, credible electoral process that supports Ghana’s democratic stability.
The Executive Director of the Institute for Democratic Governance (IDEG), Dr Emmanuel Akwetey, emphasised the crucial role played by the National Peace Council in ensuring peace in the country.
However, he said addressing electoral violence and ensuring peace during elections requires support from all sectors of society.
On her part, the Executive Director of Gender Centre for Empowering Development (GenCed), Ms Esther Tawiah also supported the calls for more stakeholder inclusions in the electoral processes.
Source: Publicgenda.news
