Electoral Commission (EC) has expressed optimism about improving voter turnout in this year’s elections.
While several polls have suggested potential voter apathy, Dr. Bossman Asare, the Deputy Chair of the Commission in Charge of Corporate Services, confidently stated at a Democracy and Governance Forum hosted by the West Africa Democracy Radio in Accra that the EC is determined to surpass the 79% turnout recorded in the 2020 elections.
“As far as the Electoral Commission is concerned, we were ready for the elections yesterday,” Dr. Asare said. “We believe that with the measures we have put in place, Ghana is set for another successful general election.”
He emphasised the importance of encouraging citizens to participate in the electoral process.
“In 2020, we recorded a turnout of just over 79%. This year, we aim to exceed that. We expect every registered voter to go out and exercise their right to vote,” he added.
Dr. Asare also addressed concerns regarding the transparency of the commission’s operations, assuring the public that steps are being taken to ensure the election’s credibility.
“From the registration process to everything we do, we collaborate with the political parties. In 2020, the commission spent six months compiling a new voter register and conducting the elections.
We learnt a lot from that experience and are committed to ensuring a peaceful process this time around,” he explained.
In total, approximately 18.7 million Ghanaians are expected to cast their ballots on December 7.