The Pros and Cons of the Electoral Processes Encompassing Democracy in Ghana

Author: 
Theophilius Kodzo Dzakaklo
Abstract: 

The birth of 1992 democracy in Ghana has called for a multi-party participation in Ghana’s electoral system. This also marks the emergence of the fourth republic, the longest republic after the attainment of independence in 1957. To have a successful administration of elections in Ghana, there are some key processes followed by the Electoral commission in the administration of the free, fair and transparent elections. This study seeks to look at Ghana’s multi party electoral processes and electoral challenges, with regards to past seven general elections held under the fourth republic. The study employed quantitative approach with Primary data from political party activists, civil society organizations, EC officials and the citizenry totaling (45) respondents, secondary data is achieved from published books and journals of related manuscripts.

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