Civil society group Election Watch Ghana has expressed disappointment about the exoneration of the Chair of the Electoral Commission, Ghana (EC) and her two deputies.
Seven petitions brought against them were all dismissed by the President after the Chief Justice, Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, found no prima facie evidence against the commissioners.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, February 18, Election Watch Ghana insist the decision does exonerate the EC from incompetence and bias.
“The lack of action suggests government is prioritizing institutional stability over electoral integrity, potentially bolstering public trust in the Judiciary at the expense of the EC’s glaring shortcomings,” it said.
It insisted not only are the EC’s flaws public but the petitions raised legitimate concerns about the electoral process.
“We maintain the current EC is biased, incompetent and lacks the transparency and accountability, making them unfit for office.
“We’re disappointed the petitioners couldn’t build a stronger case.”
It said it will continue to fight for fair elections, reiterating it’s ca for electoral reforms and a more transparent and accountable Commission.