Electoral Commission (EC) Chairperson, Jean Mensa, has assured the public that the ongoing electoral impasse in the Ablekuma North constituency will soon be resolved.
She made this known during a meeting with political party leaders at the EC headquarters in Accra on Wednesday, where she reiterated the commission’s commitment to ensuring a smooth and credible electoral process for the 2024 general elections.
Mrs. Mensa further described the 2024 elections as “the best in the history of the Fourth Republic” and reaffirmed the EC’s dedication to conducting free and fair elections.
Addressing concerns over her absence at President John Dramani Mahama’s swearing-in ceremony, Mrs. Mensa clarified that it is not the policy of the EC for its members, including the chairperson and deputies, to attend such events unless officially invited.
Speaking at the Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting, she stated that the commission did not receive any formal invitation to the presidential inauguration or any ministerial swearing-in ceremonies.
“For the duration that I have been in office, I have never attended any swearing-in,” she emphasized.
Her remarks come amidst discussions on electoral reforms and post-election evaluations.
With the Ablekuma North dispute still unresolved, stakeholders have called for swift action to address any lingering concerns and maintain public confidence in the electoral process.
The EC’s assurance of a resolution aims to reinforce trust in Ghana’s democratic system as the country moves forward after the 2024 elections.
