RE: Petition to the European Union by Concerned Citizens of Ghana in the Diaspora

As a strategic partner to Ghana, the European Union has consistently played key roles in ensuring that democratic processes guarantee free, fair, and transparent elections. These efforts have enabled Ghana to enjoy relative peace, stability, and steady development in its fourth republic. It is this commitment of the European Union to ensure free and fair elections before, during, and after elections that has necessitated this petition.

We the Concerned Citizens of Ghana in the Diaspora are alarmed by recent developments involving the Electoral Commission of Ghana (EC) that have raised tensions in the country. These concerns have been raised by the leading opposition party as well as some leading/founding members of the governing party. We itemize some of the concerns raised below:

1. Irregularities with voter’s register with reference to transfer of voters.
   1. The NDC claims that about 15,000 voters have been captured on the EC’s transfer list with no indication as to where they were transferred from.
   2. At least one EC official has been cited for conducting illegal transfers, hence, the call for a forensic audit – EC has denied the request for an audit.
2. Recent post-election violence in the just-ended primaries in the Walewale Constituency.
3. Missing Biometric Verification Devices (BVD) and calls for an audit.
4. Refusal of some political parties to sign the National Peace Pact which political parties are encouraged to sign as part of their commitment to ensure peace before, during, and after the December 7 elections.

These concerns have necessitated a nation-wide demonstration which is expected to take place on September 17, 2024.

Being cognizant of the political instability within the ECOWAS bloc and the potential of these tensions to jeopardize the country’s democratic gains if not addressed immediately and seriously, the Concerned Citizens of Ghana in the Diaspora are taking proactive measures to ensure that Ghana conducts free and fair elections and maintain the peace the country has enjoyed over the years.

As such, we are calling on the European Union to shift its attention to the developments happening in Ghana and take proactive measures to engage the EC as well as the government to reassure Ghanaians of free and fair elections devoid of bloody confrontations. We call on the EU to:

1. Conduct independent investigations into the allegations and concerns.
2. Issue a statement to the EC and government regarding your findings.
3. Engage political parties and the Peace Council to ensure peaceful elections.

Yours sincerely,
Dr. Yaw Appiah-Gyan- +4915218154603
Mr. Savior Kojo Ametepe-+491799598028
Mr. Arhin Acheampong -+1(517)220-1239
Dr. Joe Agyeman Owusu- +447947308917
Mansa Musa -UK
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