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Participants also engaged in discussions advocating for amendments to PNDCL 284 to expedite the process of adjudicating Parliamentary Election Petitions and advocating for the enactment of the Affirmative Action Bill to ensure at least a 30% quota for women in governance and decision-making roles, escalating to 50% progressively.<\/p>\n<p>During the workshop\u2019s opening session, Albert Arhin, the National Coordinator of CODEO, highlighted Ghana\u2019s history of stable democracy but acknowledged persisting challenges related to election result management, parliamentary petition adjudication, and female representation in governance roles.<br \/>He emphasized that implementing electoral reforms would strengthen democratic institutions, fortify electoral systems, and elevate Ghana as a beacon of democracy on the African continent.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Kojo Pumpuni Asante, Director for Programmes and Policy Engagement at CDDGhana, drew parallels between credible elections and a well-running car engine, noting that the legitimacy of a government hinges on the credibility of electoral processes. Citing examples from Sierra Leone and Zimbabwe, Dr. Asante underscored the perils of flawed election outcomes.<\/p>\n<p>Mrs. Sheila Minkah-Premo, Convenor of the Affirmative Action Bill Coalition, stressed the imperative of achieving gender parity in leadership and decision-making spheres. She championed the Affirmative Action Bill presently under parliamentary review, aiming to elevate women\u2019s participation in public life from a minimum of 30% to 50% by 2030.<\/p>\n<p>The collaborative workshop sought to address electoral hurdles in anticipation of the 2024 general election, fostering meaningful engagement with citizens through media platforms to educate and enlighten them on proposed electoral reforms.<br \/>As Ghana gears up for the electoral process, the workshop\u2019s initiatives are pivotal steps towards bolstering democratic values and practices within the nation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>By Vincent Kubi<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- AI CONTENT END 2 -->\n\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 In a proactive move towards enhancing Ghana\u2019s electoral processes, the Center for Democratic Development, Ghana (CDDGhana), recently spearheaded a two-day capacity building workshop aimed at empowering journalists with valuable insights on electoral reforms ahead of the 2024 general election. 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