A recent report by the Centre for Democratic Development Ghana (CDD-Ghana) has revealed a disturbing trend of electoral violence in the just-concluded 2024 general elections. The report documents 76 separate incidents, resulting in six fatalities and 46 injuries.
Nana Kwabena Aborampah Mensah, CDD-Ghana’s Programme Manager for Security Sector Governance, emphasized that the entrenched nature of electoral violence poses a significant threat to human security.
To address these concerns, the CDD-Ghana’s Incident Desk will track the status of cases in the justice division, from arrest to adjudication, to aid victims in pursuing justice The team will also verify data in the regions, constituencies, and communities where incidents occurred.
In a positive note, the Ghana Center for Democratic Development CDD-Ghana commended the National Election Security Task Force (NESTF) for their efforts in minimizing post-election violence.
At a press briefing, Nana Mensah, emphasized that tracking electoral violence cases is crucial for victims’ pursuit of justice. The goal is to aid those affected by electoral violence in seeking justice, and to verify data in the regions, constituencies, and communities where incidents occurred.
This effort aims to promote transparency and accountability in the handling of electoral violence cases, ultimately contributing to building trust in the security and justice delivery institutions.
Source: Bernard K Dadzie; Greater Accra Region election
