Bawumia advocates free and fair elections in Africa
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Ghana's Vice President, Alhaji believes conducting free, fair, and transparent elections in Africa is the panacea to sustaining the continent's peace and political stability. He advanced this discourse on Thursday, August 8, 2024, when he officially opened the Democrat Union of Africa (DUA Forum 2024), held in Accra, under the auspices of the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung and the (NPP). The high-level meeting under the theme, "Strengthening Democratic Institutions for Political Stability: crafting Africa's Response," brought together all-inclusive participants in Africa and beyond. The (NPP), 2024 Presidential candidate, Alhaji in his keynote address remarked, "Ghana's democratic journey is a testament to the importance of nurturing democratic institutions.
"Our electoral processes are characterized by transparency and credibility, with institutions like the Electoral Commission playing a pivotal role in ensuring free and fair elections. The peaceful transition of power between different political parties over the past three decades is a hallmark of our democracy, demonstrating our commitment to upholding the will of the people."
He reflected on the Forum's theme, saying, This year's theme, "Strengthening Democratic Institutions for Political Stability: Crafting Africa's Response," is both timely and critical.