The just-concluded presidential and parliamentary elections in Ghana have been described as “commendable” by Mahmood Yakubu, chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Yakubu, who led a team of observers from the ECOWAS network of electoral commissions, praised the electoral process, saying it provides stability for Ghana and its citizens.
According to Yakubu, Ghana has learned some valuable lessons from Nigeria, particularly in the area of managing constituency election results.
“Until the last election in Ghana, all results came to the Electoral Commission’s headquarters in Accra, which is parliamentary and presidential,” he explained.
“Although Ghana is not a federal system, they learned from Nigeria, where you have returning officers who announce results for parliamentary elections in the various constituencies around the country.”
Yakubu noted that Ghana’s electoral process has been improved by the introduction of a new system, where returning officers announce results for parliamentary elections in the various constituencies. This system, which was borrowed from Nigeria, has been implemented for the second time in Ghana.
The INEC chairman also commended Ghana’s political parties for their stability and loyalty. “Rarely in Ghana do you see people moving from one party to another with every general election,” he said. “So, that is important. It provides stability. It also provides their supporters with stability.”
John Mahama, candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), was elected president in the polls. The election was observed by a team of observers from the ECOWAS network of electoral commissions, led by Yakubu.
Ghana’s electoral process has been praised for its transparency and efficiency. The country’s Electoral Commission has been commended for its professionalism and impartiality. The introduction of a new system for managing constituency election results has also been praised for improving the efficiency of the electoral process.
In his remarks, Yakubu expressed his gratitude to the Electoral Commission of Ghana for the opportunity to observe the elections. He also commended the people of Ghana for their peaceful conduct during the elections.
The successful conduct of the elections in Ghana is a testament to the country’s commitment to democracy and good governance. The electoral process has been improved significantly, and the introduction of a new system for managing constituency election results has enhanced the efficiency of the process.
As Yakubu noted, Ghana’s electoral process provides a valuable lesson for other countries in the region. The country’s commitment to democracy and good governance is an example that should be emulated by other countries.
In conclusion, the presidential and parliamentary elections in Ghana have been commended for their transparency, efficiency, and peaceful conduct. The electoral process has been improved significantly, and the introduction of a new system for managing constituency election results has enhanced the efficiency of the process. Ghana’s commitment to democracy and good governance is an example that should be emulated by other countries in the region.
