The Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security, of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission has initiated engagement with political parties to promote participatory and inclusive electoral process in Ghana.

The engagement is part of ECOWAS’ support to accompany Ghanaians in their determination to consolidate on the country’s democratic credentials as it prepares to hold its ninth successive elections on December 7, 2024.

The engagement, which adopts an innovative and fit-for-purpose approach aims to reinforce the capacity of political parties’ officials on democratic values, peaceful and inclusive electoral processes, campaign/political party finance and electoral integrity as a measure to deepen their role in consolidating democratic gains in Ghana.

Also, the engagement allows political parties and other stakeholders to reflect and share their experiences on how they have fared on evolving electoral issues and agree among themselves on the best way to address these challenges as electoral events unfold.

Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Ambassador Abdel-Fatau Musah, represented by Mr. Ebenezer Ofosu Asiedu, Head of Democracy and Good Governance encouraged political parties to continue conducting their activities in a manner that support peaceful and credible electoral process.