New EC deputy chair Joseph Kwaku Asamoah pledges to restore public trust in commission

Freshly designated Electoral Commission (EC) Deputy Chairperson Joseph Kwaku Asamoah has actually promised to work towards bring back public self-confidence in the Commission, explaining it as a commitment he and his coworkers should satisfy.

Speaking after his consultation by President John Dramani Mahama, he stated the Commission would work carefully with its personnel to examine electoral procedures and pursue constant enhancements.

He stated the Commission was dedicated to providing its required without worry or favour, worrying that every Ghanaian mattered.

According to Mr Asamoah, bring back public trust was especially crucial since self-confidence in the Electoral Commission had actually been up to its most affordable level in more than 20 years.

Pointing out Afrobarometer information, he stated just 33 percent of Ghanaians revealed some or a great deal of rely on the Commission, compared to 75 percent in 2005 and 63 percent in 1999.

He explained the figures as a call to action, firmly insisting that reconstructing public self-confidence was not optional however a responsibility troubled the Commission.

Mr Asamoah determined false information, disinformation and phony news as significant obstacles dealing with electoral procedures in contemporary times.

He alerted that incorrect info might weaken political interests and deepen departments in the nation, while requiring accountable usage of brand-new media to promote civic education and motivate public involvement, especially amongst youths.

He worried that reliable elections were not the duty of the Electoral Commission alone however a nationwide responsibility needing the participation of political celebrations, Parliament, the security services, the judiciary, civil society organisations, the media and every person.

He for that reason got in touch with all stakeholders to collaborate with the Commission to enhance Ghana’s electoral procedures and bring back public self-confidence.

By: Jacob Aggrey