“We must diligently uphold our democratic values and ensure peaceful elections,” urged Hon. Peter Toobu, Member of Parliament for Wa West, during an interview on Ahotor 92.3 FM’s “Adekyee Mu Nsem” morning show in Accra. He emphasized the crucial role of the Election National Task Force, working in collaboration with the Electoral Commission, to prevent violence during the upcoming elections. Toobu highlighted the importance of addressing past electoral violence cases and ensuring accountability for any loss of life allegedly linked to the task force, stressing the need for deterrents as the December 7 polls approach.
Toobu underscored that the success of election management on polling day depends on the professionalism and adherence to ethical standards by both the Electoral Commission and the Election Task Force. He expressed confidence that Ghana, having matured democratically, can conduct violence-free elections, emphasizing that the electoral process should be devoid of firearms or any form of violence. Toobu also called for heightened vigilance from security agencies, noting the high stakes in the upcoming 2024 December polls.
In other news, the Electoral Commission announced plans to conduct a mop-up voter registration exercise from August 1 to August 3, 2024. This initiative aims to register individuals who turned 18 after the previous limited voter registration exercise and those who missed out earlier. Additionally, the commission will organize a voter exhibition from August 20 to August 27.
Jean Mensa, Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, disclosed these plans during a meeting with the Election Security Taskforce, led by Inspector General of Police, Dr. George Akuffu Dampare. She affirmed that the mop-up exercise is crucial for eligible individuals to participate in the electoral process, ensuring exclusivity in voter registration ahead of the upcoming elections.
Story by: Alexander Kukah
