Catholic Bishops Urge Reconstitution of Electoral Commission Appointment Framework
The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC) has advocated for a comprehensive overhaul of the framework governing the appointment of Electoral Commission (EC) officials. This call aims to bolster the EC's independence and rebuild public confidence in Ghana's democratic processes. The appeal was made during a courtesy visit to President John Dramani Mahama in Accra on May 24, 2025. Concerns Over Electoral IntegrityMost Rev. Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi, President of the GCBC and Bishop of the Sunyani Diocese, emphasized that the current appointment procedures may compromise the EC's autonomy, leading to diminished public trust. He highlighted a decline in voter turnout from 85% in 2016 to 60.9% in 2024 as indicative of growing disillusionment, particularly among the youth. Proposed ReformsTo address these concerns, the GCBC proposed several measures: Reconstitution of the EC Appointment Framework: Implementing a more transparent and independent process for […]