A Civil Society Organization, Center for Democratic Development (CDD) – Ghana says the current Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare has held a number of successful by-elections under his tenure.
This comes on the back of the demise of Member of Parliament for Ejisu, John Kumah.
Dr. John Kumah had been battling an undisclosed illness for some time, leading him to seek treatment in Germany.
Despite his health challenges, he returned to Ghana to ensure the passage of critical revenue measures in the 2024 budget after the minority threatened rejection.
The sudden loss of the deputy finance minister has deeply affected Parliament, with Deputy Finance Minister and MP for Atiwa East, Mrs. Abena Osei-Asare, weeping uncontrollably upon hearing the news.
Speaking on Morning Starr with Francis Abban on Monday, the Programs Manager for CDD-Ghana Mr. Paul Aborampah Mensah disclosed that, unlike past by-elections that have resulted in challenges those incidents have not happened under Dr. Dampare.
“The IGP established the Election Security Task Force and did a good show in all the by-elections that we have had, unlike Chereponi, Asankrakwa, and the other places. Here all the by-elections that we have had in this era we have not had any serious issues around them.
“So I think the experiments by the Election Security Task Force will carry us through the main elections,” Mr. Aborampah stated.
Touching on the impending 2024 General Elections, the Programs Manager indicated that the process so far between the Electoral Commission and the political parties has been cordial.
“The Electoral Commission has shared its calendar for the elections with the parties. So we are aware of what is happening. So all in all I can say the environment is conducive for the elections and we hope it continues that way,” Mr. Abrompah stated.
Source: Ghana/Starrfm.com.gh/103.5FM
