The Nanung Peace Initiative (NPI) is privileged to announce that Mrs. Jean Mensa, Chairperson of the Electoral Commission of Ghana, will deliver a keynote address at the “Traditional and Religious Leaders’ Advocacy for Peaceful Elections in Ghana 2024” event. This important gathering is scheduled for November 2, 2024, at the UDS Multi-Purpose Auditorium in Tamale, from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm.
As the head of Ghana’s electoral management body, Mrs. Jean Mensa will speak on “Ensuring Transparency and Integrity in the 2024 Elections.” Her address will focus on the crucial role of the Electoral Commission in upholding democratic values, ensuring electoral transparency, and maintaining public confidence in the electoral process.
Key points Mrs. Jean Mensa will address include:
- The measures and protocols implemented by the Electoral Commission to ensure a transparent and credible electoral process.
- Strategies for preventing electoral fraud and ensuring that all electoral procedures are conducted fairly and impartially.
- The importance of stakeholder engagement, including political parties, civil society, and the public, in fostering transparency and trust in the electoral system.
- Efforts to address challenges and enhance the integrity of the election process to ensure that the 2024 elections are conducted smoothly and equitably.
Mrs. Jean Mensa’s leadership and dedication to electoral integrity are vital in providing insights into how Ghana can achieve a transparent and trustworthy electoral process in 2024.
The event will also feature:
- Traditional leaders from across Ghana, offering their insights into maintaining cultural values and peace during elections.
- Religious leaders, including prominent figures from both Christian and Islamic communities, who will provide spiritual guidance on unity and peace.
- Key members of the Parliament of Ghana, such as the Speaker of Parliament, Majority and Minority Leaders, and Chief Whips, sharing their legislative perspectives on ensuring peaceful elections.
- Diplomatic representatives, contributing international viewpoints on peace-building during the electoral process.
- Political party flagbearers, who will outline their commitments to conducting peaceful and transparent campaigns.
This assembly of civil society, religious, traditional, political, and diplomatic leaders will foster dialogue aimed at ensuring a peaceful and fair electoral process in 2024.
