GHANA’s Electoral Landscape: 2020-2024
The Ghanaian electoral environment between 2020 and 2024, reflected a growing democratic system characterised by increased civic engagement, the adoption of digital campaigns, and a proactive stance against misinformation. Since returning to democratic rule in 1992, Ghana has preserved its reputation for peaceful elections, which has earned the country a position as a model of political stability in West Africa (Gyimah-Boadi, 2019).
However, recent electoral cycles have exposed emerging challenges, notably the rise of misinformation, which has impacted public perceptions and electoral transparency (Adjei, 2022; Osei-Tutu, 2021).The Ghanaian electoral environment between 2020 and 2024 exemplified a growing democratic system marked by increased civic engagement, the adoption of digital campaigns, and a proactive approach to combating misinformation. Since returning to democratic rule in 1992, Ghana has maintained its reputation for peaceful elections, establishing itself as a model of political stability in West Africa (Gyimah-Boadi, 2019). However, recent electoral cycles have brought to light emerging challenges, particularly the rise of misinformation, which has influenced public perceptions and electoral transparency (Adjei, 2022; Osei-Tutu, 2021).
