Ahead of Ghana’s December elections, UN Special Representative for West Africa and the Sahel, Leonardo Santos Simão, has stressed the importance of quality communication and transparency between the Electoral Commission (EC), the judiciary, and key political stakeholders, including the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
Simão stressed that open engagement is critical to fostering trust and ensuring a credible electoral process.
In an interview on Joy News, Simão highlighted that “continuous communication is essential to building a transparent and credible electoral process,” expressing optimism that the EC and Mahama’s camp will maintain open dialogue to secure a fair and peaceful election.
Simão also called for more public outreach from the judiciary, pointing to their professionalism but noting that limited communication has sometimes led to misunderstandings.
“High professionalism alone isn’t enough; the quality of communication must also match the stakes involved,” he emphasized.
He advocated for clear, audience-specific information, recommending technical details for legal experts and broader explanations for the general public to enhance transparency and public trust during the election period.