The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has officially denied claims that it predicted violence in Ghana’s upcoming 2024 elections.
The organization issued a statement condemning these allegations, emphasizing that its pre-election missions do not publicly disclose their findings, as their reports are confidential.
This clarification comes after an article published by the Ghanaian tabloid The Herald suggested otherwise.
ECOWAS described the article’s content as misleading and sensationalist, reaffirming its respect for Ghana as a model of democratic maturity and tolerance in Africa.
The organization strongly condemned any attempts to misuse its name to create discord among Ghanaians.
As Ghana prepares for its December 2024 general elections, key candidates include Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) and former President John Dramani Mahama of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). Additionally, Alan Kyerematen, founder of the Movement for Change, and businessman Nana Kwame Bediako are running as independents.
The ECOWAS Commission expressed confidence in the resilience of Ghana’s democratic institutions and reiterated its commitment to supporting the country in organizing transparent, inclusive, and peaceful elections.
Report by Tofik Abdul Nasir.