The Ghanaian Hungarian Business Council (GHUNBC) has extended a goodwill message to the Electoral Commission of Ghana as the country prepares for the upcoming general elections on December 7, 2024.
In a message issued by Kofi Asmah, Chairman of GHUNBC, the Council commended the Electoral Commission for its continued commitment to upholding the democratic values that underpin Ghana’s governance. “As the nation approaches this important milestone, we trust that the Commission will continue to carry out its duties with the highest level of professionalism, transparency, and impartiality”.
Reflecting on the issue of unresolved cases of violence in previous elections, the Council further encouraged the Electoral Commission to remain firm, fair, and just in its dealings with all political parties and contestants, ensuring that every aspect of the electoral process is conducted in a manner that reflects the principles of justice and equality. Kofi Asmah, who is also a lawyer and managing partner of Gyandoh, Asmah and Co, re-iterated that a peaceful election is essential to the stability and prosperity of the nation, adding that, “we are confident that the Commission will play a key role in facilitating the development of democratic governance through fair handedness in the elections”.
The Ghanaian Hungarian Business Council (GHUNBC) was inaugurated by H.E. Mr. Péter Szijjártó, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary in 2017 and works under the auspices of the Embassy of Hungary in Ghana. GHUNBC’s key mandate is to provide an avenue for companies registered in Hungary and Ghana to collaborate and enhance business growth as well as promote trade and investment. Through these Ghana – Hungary partnerships, Hungary’s investment in Ghana has increased over the years leading to wastewater treatment plants being developed by PURECO/ Jospong Group, the Water Retainer Project by Water and Soil KFT / Blue Raven. Ghana’s passports are produced by ANY, a Hungarian company which is also producing National Health Insurance Scheme Identification cards. There are also various planned joint projects between the Hungary Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the GHUNBC aimed at strengthening the bilateral relations between Ghana and Hungary in order to further shared interests in agricultural, commerce, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, information and communication technology, financial services, water management, and environmental protection.
Kofi Asmah also pledged the support of GHUNBC for the integrity of the electoral process and said that Hungary looks forward to a smooth, peaceful, and successful election which will foster unity and strengthen the democratic ideals that have long been the hallmark of Ghana.
