Ghana Peace Council Calls for Electoral Integrity to Promote Peace
Bishop Emmanuel Kofi Fianu, Chairman of the National Peace Council, urged that African elections become tools of peace, unity and development.
In Brief
- •Bishop Emmanuel Kofi Fianu, Chairman of the National Peace Council, urged that African elections become tools of peace, unity and development.
- •He emphasized that electoral integrity must cover the entire cycle, from voter registration to public acceptance of results.
- •The call was made at the Third Electoral Integrity Summit in Accra, organized by AfEONet, CDD‑Ghana and WAEON, with a theme of Money, Technology and Civic Rights.
- •Fianu warned that unregulated campaign financing can lead to unequal opportunities, vote‑buying and corruption.
- •He urged collaboration among electoral bodies, parties, civil society, media, security, traditional and religious leaders, observers, tech firms and citizens.
Why It Matters
Elections that are perceived as fair and transparent strengthen social cohesion and reduce the risk of post‑election violence. In many African countries, unchecked campaign financing and digital misinformation have fueled mistrust and conflict. By advocating for comprehensive integrity measures, the Peace Council highlights the need for systemic reforms that can help transform elections into instruments of peace rather than sources of division.
Key Details
- Event
- Third Electoral Integrity Summit
- Date
- 2026-09-23
- Theme
- Money, Technology and Civic Rights
- Location
- Accra, Ghana
- Key Speaker
- Bishop Emmanuel Kofi Fianu
- Organizers
- AfEONet, CDD-Ghana, WAEON
Context & Background
Ghana has long been regarded as a model of democratic consolidation in West Africa, yet it continues to face challenges such as rising campaign costs, lack of transparency in financing and the threat of digital misinformation that can undermine public trust in elections.
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