National Security Minister Albert Kan Dapaah has warned that the upcoming 2024 elections will be a critical test of Ghana’s democratic resilience.
Speaking at a forum on violent extremism and peace, he highlighted growing concerns among political parties about the judiciary’s ability to handle election disputes.
Kan Dapaah expressed worry over the declining trust in the judicial system, noting that many leading political figures have voiced skepticism about the court’s capacity to deliver impartial justice in the event of electoral conflicts.
“The 2024 general elections will certainly test the strength of our democracy, our ability to prevent electoral violence given the high stakes involved where the two major political parties appear convinced about their prospects of emerging victorious. That obviously creates a security challenge for me.
“We may for the first time experience a situation where none of the major political parties will be willing to explore the courts to address their grievances. I have heard some senior people in the political space saying that they have lost faith in the court’s ability to address their concerns when it comes to elections,” he remarked.
Kan Dapaah called for a more transparent electoral process to rebuild trust among political actors and the public.
In a related statement, Reverend Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi, President of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference, urged politicians to prioritize national peace over personal ambition.
“Our advice and our suggestion goes first and foremost to those who are vying for power, please if you lose accept it,” he advised.