The 2020 elections were organised in an efficient and transparent manner, and voters participated freely.
The elections were competitive, and contestants could campaign without hindrance.
A few isolated violent incidents occurred, and numerous stakeholders expressed deep apprehensions about the possible use of vigilante groups by political parties.
Unregulated political finance, misuse of state resources and numerous instances of vote-buying resulted in an unlevel playing field.
Ghana’s vibrant and diverse media sector provided voters with sufficient information on both major competing parties and their candidates.
However, state media favoured the ruling party and its presidential candidate who received extensive coverage at government inaugurations.
The main opposition party frequently expressed a lack of confidence in the Electoral Commission, accusing it of partisanship and criticising the timing of the new voter registration exercise, so close to elections and during a pandemic.
However, the process was inclusive and resulted in a high number of registered voters, and the quality of the register was positively tested on election day.
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