{"id":264196,"date":"2024-12-11T21:31:22","date_gmt":"2024-12-11T21:31:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/12\/11\/ghana-catholic-bishops-conference-commends-ec-for-successful-2024-election\/"},"modified":"2024-12-11T21:31:22","modified_gmt":"2024-12-11T21:31:22","slug":"ghana-catholic-bishops-conference-commends-ec-for-successful-2024-election","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/12\/11\/ghana-catholic-bishops-conference-commends-ec-for-successful-2024-election\/","title":{"rendered":"Ghana Catholic Bishops\u2019 Conference commends EC for successful 2024 election"},"content":{"rendered":"<br><div id=\"article-text\">\n                       \n                        \n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Ghana Catholic Bishops\u2019 Conference (GCBC) has praised the Electoral Commission (EC) and its Chairperson, Mrs. Jean Mensa, for successfully organising the 2024 parliamentary and presidential elections. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In their statement issued on December 11, the Bishops highlighted the professionalism, transparency, and efficiency demonstrated by the EC, despite the challenges associated with electoral processes in any democracy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;We, the members of the Ghana Catholic Bishops&#8217; Conference (GCBC), extend our heartfelt<br\/>congratulations to Mrs. Jean Mensa, the Electoral Commissioner of Ghana, and the entire Electoral<br\/>Commission (EC) for the successful administration of the 2024 parliamentary and presidential<br\/>elections,&#8221; portions of the statement noted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The GCBC also recognised the EC\u2019s collaboration with stakeholders, including political parties, security agencies, and civil society organizations, which ensured a peaceful and transparent process. 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