We’re not asking for too much, simply requesting an opportunity to observe the election [Video]

Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, Security Analyst and Executive Director of the Jatikay Centre for Human Security and Peace Building, Adib Saani, urged the EC to reconsider its stance and extend accreditation to all eligible CSOs that applied.

He criticised the EC’s decision, describing it as a lack of accountability and transparency, emphasising the vital role local CSOs have played in consolidating Ghana’s democracy since the inception of the Fourth Republic in 1992.

“We are not asking for too much; we are simply requesting an opportunity to observe and ensure transparency. Even international organizations are granted accreditation. How much more local CSOs which have consistently contributed to our democratic growth? We are deeply concerned about the actions of the Electoral Commission,” he remarked.

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