President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has assured the international community that Ghana's upcoming general elections will be free, fair, and transparent.

He reaffirmed the nation's dedication to upholding democratic values and the rule of law, outlining the steps being taken to safeguard the integrity of the electoral process.

Speaking during the world leaders’ address at the annual UN General Assembly in New York on Wednesday, he stated, “As my presidency draws to a close, I want to assure this assembly that the upcoming 2024 elections in Ghana will be free, fair and transparent.

“Ghanaians have demonstrated time and again in the last three decades the strong attachment to democracy, which they will not permit to be undermined.

“The EC supported by Ghana’s security services is well equipped to ensure that the will of the Ghanaian people is well respected.”