Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel, Leonardo Santos Simao, has voiced optimism about Ghana’s capacity to conduct peaceful and credible elections in December 2024.
He praised Ghana’s capable institutions, lauding the nation as a shining example of democracy in Africa.
Mr. Simao made these remarks during his visit to the office of the Minister for the Interior, Mr. Henry Quartey, in Accra.
He reaffirmed the UN’s ongoing support for Ghana through various agencies, particularly highlighting the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund.
Mr. Quartey reassured Mr. Simao and his delegation that the upcoming elections would be conducted in a peaceful, credible, and inclusive manner.
He mentioned that the Ghana Police Service, in collaboration with other security and intelligence agencies, had established an election task force to guarantee peace before, during, and after the elections.
The Minister reiterated the Government’s dedication to ensuring internal security, upholding law and order, and overseeing a peaceful electoral process.
He emphasized that all necessary measures were being implemented to ensure peace and security across the country.