A security analyst, Peter Bismark Kwoffie, says the credibility of the electoral process which is currently surrounded with issues is crucial for a successful election.
The electoral commission, political parties and other stakeholders should reach a consensus to avoid the any violence that may occur during and after the elections.
Peter Bismark Kwoffie
Mr. Kwoffie is of the view that violence may occur when people do not trust the electoral process or when the attitude and behavior of the stakeholders in the electoral process raises questions.
In an interview with Emmanuel Martey, host of Ahotor FM’s political talk show, “Asem Yi Di Ka,” Peter Bismarck Kwoffie expressed concern over the attitude and behaviour of stakeholders from all walks of life’
He was however particular about the behaviour of members of political parties, parliament and the executive describing it as serious. He noted that, if the electoral process is not to be trusted, the results of the results of the election can be contested or may lead to violence during and after election.
In addition, Peter Kwoffie says the electoral commission, political parties and other stakeholders should reach a consensus to avoid the any violence that may occur during and after the elections.
“We need to ensure a credible electoral process which will be acceptable by everybody and all stakeholders in the chain especially the Electoral Commission of Ghana should consider the views of all who are involved and think beyond the outside box.”
Peter Bismark Kwoffie
He says if the electoral process is not credible to many, the proliferation of arms will continue and people might take up arms during and after the election.
According to him, “We need to ensure a credible electoral process which will be acceptable by everybody and all stakeholders in the chain especially the Electoral Commission of Ghana should consider the views of all who are involved and think beyond the outside box.”
The leading opposition party, National Democratic Congress (NDC) and other stakeholders are contesting the decision by the EC to compile a new voters register ahead of Election 2020 in December.
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