By Erica Apeatua Addo
Tarkwa (W/R), Sept 20, GNA – The Coalition of Parents of Students in Private Institutions (COPOSIPI), has appealed to the Electoral Commission (EC) to allow a forensic audit of the Electoral Register to ensure a peaceful election devoid of conflicts.
That, the association said, would prevent electoral violence and even help build trust in Ghana’s electoral process.
“COPOSIPI is worried about the potential for electoral violence in our country, particularly in light of disputed elections in Kenya and the USA.
Disputed elections can lead to violence, destroy communities and destabilise our nation. As parents, we want to ensure that our children grow up in a peaceful and stable society”.
Dr Simon Gbene, the Executive Secretary, said these in a press release issued and copied to the Ghana News Agency, Tarkwa.
It said as they reflected on the devastating consequences of electoral violence in Kenya, it was imperative that they took proactive measures to safeguard their democracy.
The statement explained that the EC could learn from Kenya’s experience, where reforms of electoral, legal, and institutional framework have contributed to more peaceful elections.
The statement urged the EC to strengthen early warning and response mechanism to prevent electoral violence, promote inclusive civil society, youth, and women-led voter and civic education.
By taking these steps, it said they could mitigate the risk of electoral violence and ensure that the upcoming elections were peaceful, free, and fair.
The statement added that the EC should prioritize transparency and accountability, to safeguard the future of children and the nation.
GNA