Lack of faith in Ghana’s judiciary troubling for electoral integrity – Kan Dapaah

National Security Minister, Albert Kan Dapaah, is worried over what he calls a lack of trust in the country’s judiciary by politicians.

The National Security Minister says commentary by political actors ahead of the December 7 polls leaves much to be desired.

Speaking at a forum in Accra, Albert Kan Dappah said politicians should not run down the Judiciary.

“We may for the first time experience a situation where none of the major political parties will be willing to explore the courts to address their grievances.

“Indeed I have heard some senior people in the political space saying that, that they have lost faith in the courts’ ability to address their concerns when it comes to elections. So this can create a situation that can set the stage for chaos.”

“And it underscores the need for us to build a robust and transparent electoral system where results coming from same will be acceptable by all parties.”

The Minister further urged citizens to prioritise peace in the upcoming polls.

“Ghanaians must also be aware of their responsibilities. They must not allow themselves to be used by politicians who lose elections. Peace is very expensive and sometimes we have to make sacrifices one time or the other to maintain it. So may nobody participate in violence. So those who lose, accept it peacefully,”