Kufuor calls for a shorter tenure for Electoral Commissioners

President John Agyekum Kufuor on Thursday suggested a shorter tenure for the top officers of the Electoral Commission (EC) saying, they are prone to corruption and external influence if they stay longer.

He expressed his reservations about the current indefinite tenure of the Commissioners and said it is not the best. It could blur the evolving democratic dispensation.

President Kufuor made the observation when he received the President of the International Federation of Electoral Systems, Mr Richard Soudriette at the State House. He said adherence to democratic principles is very dear to his administration and he would ensure that they thrive.

President Kufuor said decentralisation through the district assembly concept would be strengthened to make it more meaningful.

District Chief Executives will also be made more accountable to the people than before. Mr Soudriette, who is in Ghana to familiarise with the operations of his organisation, commended Ghanaians for the successful and peaceful elections.

"Ghana has once again led the way for others to follow," he said.