Election 2024 was free, fair, and transparent – Jean Mensa

Madam Jean Mensa, the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), has confirmed that the December 7, 2024, general elections were conducted in a manner that was free, fair, credible, and transparent.

Her statement came during the official declaration of the presidential results at the National Collation Centre in Accra.

“As a commission, we have fulfilled our aspiration to ensure transparency, accountability, exclusiveness and responsiveness at the heart of all our operations and I can confidently say that, with the help of God, we have fulfilled the aspirations and the expectations of the citizenry.

“We have conducted elections that are credible, free fair, transparent and peaceful. Elections that have ensured that the will of the people are expressed at the polls”.

She further emphasized the importance of voter participation, noting that the election process reflected the true will of the people.

“These elections have ensured that every vote counts. As a country, we take pride in the fact that our electoral processes initiated since 1992 uphold and guarantee the voter’s choice. We take pride in the fact that the voter’s choice as expressed at the polls is sacrosanct”.

Jean Madam Mensa also highlighted the commitment of the Electoral Commission to a smooth and orderly election process despite challenges leading up to the polls.

The chairperson’s remarks came after a period of heightened anticipation and scrutiny, with many Ghanaians and international observers closely monitoring the process.

The EC’s successful management of the election is seen as a key milestone for Ghana’s democratic development, further solidifying the country’s reputation as a model of democratic governance in Africa.