The former Nigerian President Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, has leading a delegation of the West African Elders Forum(WAEF), to hold discussions with key stakeholders of the upcoming elections in Ghana.
The Forum works on the promotion of democracy, peace and security in the Sub-region.
The delegation of the forum held discussions with former President John Dramani Mahama, who is the flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress and the Vice President and the Flagbearer of the ruling New Patriotic Party, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia for the December 7 Election.
President Jonathan’s delegation also included H.E. Kadre Desire Quadraago, former President of the ECOWAS Commission.
The Forum is in Ghana on a pre-election mission, and its discussion centered on ensuring a peaceful election processes.
They also hold talks with the country’s election management body, the Electoral Commission. The former president of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, told the media following the meeting with the Electoral Commission that the forum had a vigorous discussion with them and that they had witnessed their enthusiasm and dedication to holding successful elections.
He claims that all of the concerns brought upby the forum’s discussions with some of the candidates and stakeholders have been put before the EC chair.
He stated that, in the upcoming general elections in 7 December, the forum has complete faith in the commission’s ability and commitment to act morally.
Meanwhile, the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Mrs. Jean Mensa, reassuresGhanaians that the commission remains dedicated to conducting free and fair elections.
Report By: Adwenpa-Hene
