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National Security Minister, Albert Kan Dapaah says he is worried about the dwindling trust in the judicial system among political parties.
Addressing a forum on violent extremism and peace ahead of the 2024 election, he said sentiments amongst most of the leading political players indicate a depreciating trust in the court to discharge justice in case of an election dispute.
“The 2024 general elections will certainly test the strength of our democracy, our ability to prevent electoral violence given the high stakes involved where the two major political parties appear convinced about their prospects of emerging victorious. That obviously creates a security challenge for me.
“We may for the first time experience a situation where none of the major political parties will be willing to explore the courts to address their grievances. I have heard some senior people in the political space saying that they have lost faith in the court's ability to address their concerns when it comes to elections,” he said.
He is therefore called for a transparent electoral system which can be trusted by all political actors and the citizenry.
President of the Ghana Catholic Bishop’s Conference Reverend Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi charged politicians to prioritise the peace of the country in their bid to win political power.
"Our advice and our suggestion goes first and foremost to those who are vying for power, please if you lose accept it," he said.
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