If the process is flawed, aggression follows – Dr Osae-Kwapong on electoral trust

Dr. John Osae-Kwapong, Project Director of the Democracy Project, has strongly dismissed allegations of conspiracy concerning the Electoral Commission’s handling of election results in nine contested constituencies.

In an exclusive interview with Samson Lardy on JoyNews’ Newsfile, Dr. Osae-Kwapong urged the public to focus on building trust in the system rather than giving in to unfounded conspiracy theories.

Addressing the claims of election result manipulation, Dr. Osae-Kwapong asserted, “There is no conspiracy. The Electoral Commission must have the ability to act swiftly and decisively in the face of disputes to prevent any escalation.”

His comments came in response to mounting concerns from political parties and civil society groups regarding the integrity of the results, particularly in the nine constituencies where tensions had run high.

These allegations suggested that the Electoral Commission might have altered results to favour one party over another, a claim that has been vehemently denied by the commission.

Dr. Osae-Kwapong emphasized that addressing electoral disputes in a timely and transparent manner is essential to maintaining peace and stability.

“If the electoral process is perceived as flawed or biased, political parties are likely to react with aggression,” he warned, highlighting the importance of swift and fair resolutions.

He added that the Electoral Commission’s role is not only to oversee the elections but also to maintain the public’s trust in the process, especially in a country where political tensions often run high during election periods.