The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu has assured the Electoral Commission of his support in conducting electoral activities in the country.
“We will do our best to support your work. It borders on peace, which is very important to the development of this country. It is only when we have peace that we can enjoy the necessity of life and serve Allah,” he said.
Dr Sheikh Sharubutu gave the assurance when Mrs Jean Mensa, the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, led a team of Commissioners of the EC to pay a courtesy call the Chief Imam in Accra.
The visit is part of the EC’s efforts to demystify its operations and bring the Commission closer to the citizenry, the Commission was engaging in consultations with key stakeholders.
It is also aimed at helping the Commission to know at first-hand the concerns and issues of key stakeholders, regarding the Commission and its operations.
The Chief Imam said the EC Chair had a sterling track record from her days of Institute of Economic Affairs, which made her fit for the position.
When briefed about Administrative reforms being carried out at the Commission, Dr Sheik Sharubutu urged the EC to take decisive decision in the advancement of peace in the country.
Giving a briefing of her work since her assumption ten months ago, Mrs Mensa said Internally, she had been working assiduously to reform the Commission by establishing good governance framework.
She said over the past years much effort had been focused on the electoral mandate while paying less attention to building the institutional systems to guide its operations.
Mrs Mensa reiterated that the Commission was committed to working with all stakeholders to ensure credible, transparent, free and fair elections.
