President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has said that Ghana's democratic credentials have long been held in high regard, with the country consistently ranking as one of Africa's most stable and peaceful democracies.
Since transitioning to multi-party democracy in 1992, Ghana has held eight successive peaceful elections, with power changing hands between political parties on multiple occasions.
This history of democratic stability has earned the West African nation praise from the international community, and the upcoming 2024 elections are expected to be a critical test of Ghana's continued leadership in African democracy. "The Electoral Commission, supported by Ghana's security services, is well-equipped to ensure that the will of the Ghanaian people is respected," President Akufo-Addo said while speaking at the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, on Tuesday September 24.
He also highlighted the crucial role of the country's democratic institutions in safeguarding the integrity of the electoral process. "Ghana has long been a beacon of democracy in Africa, and we intend to keep it that way." The President's remarks come amid heightened political tensions in the region, with several West African countries experiencing military coups in recent years.