Ghana: MFWA Welcomes Ghana Electoral Commission’s Decision to Consult On Election Accreditation

The Media Foundation for West Africa MFWA (MFWA) has read with relief the statement from the Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana revoking its controversial restriction on media access to ballots collation centres during the upcoming elections.

According to the signed statement dated November 27, 2024, the electoral body is retreating in order to consult the Ghana Independent Broadcasters Association (GIBA) and the Ghana Journalists’ Association (GJA) to arrive at an arrangement that is both…