We’ll ensure free, fair and transparent elections – Interior Minister
The Minister for the Interior, Henry Quartey, has assured that this year’s election will be conducted in an atmosphere of peace and safety to ensure a free and fair poll.
Mr Quartey gave the assurance when he paid a working visit to the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr George Akuffo Dampare, on Monday, April 8, 2024.
He assured the Ghana Police Service of the government’s commitment to providing the necessary resources to enhance their capacity to ensure a smooth electoral process.
The interior minister further urged the IGP to discharge his duties impartially and without any form of bias.
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“This is an election year, and by the grace of God, we will ensure free, fair, transparent elections before, during, and after the 2024 elections. That we will not interfere in the elections. We will allow a free, fair, and transparent election. And also, just to let you know the government will continue to retool the Police Service.
“It means before the elections we shall do our best to give the Ghana Police Service more accoutrement to be able to discharge your duties professionally.”
As the December 2024 general elections in Ghana draw near, the spotlight intensifies on the impending choice of the country’s next president, amplifying political speculations.
Scheduled for December 7, 2024, the general elections will determine not only the president but also the Members of Parliament.
Incumbent President Nana Akufo-Addo, being term-limited, is ineligible for re-election.
The governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) have already elected their flagbearers: Vice President Dr. Mahamaudu Bawumia for the NPP and former President John Dramani Mahama for the NDC.
In addition to these prominent figures, Kofi Akpaloo, a Ghanaian politician, is set to compete on the Liberal Party Ghana (LPG) ticket while Hassan Ayariga competes on the All People’s Congress (APC) ticket.
Several individuals have declared their intention to run as independent candidates. Notable among them are former Trade Minister Alan John Kwadwo Kyerematen, Dr. Sam Ankrah, and Ghanaian entrepreneur Nana Kwame Bediako, popularly known as Cheddar or Freedom Jacob Caesar.
Additionally, Samuel Apea-Danquah, a one-time Member of Parliament hopeful, is said to be gearing up to contest as an independent candidate.