Electoral Violence and Human Security in Ghana: A Case of Odododiodio Constituency of the Greater Accra Region
Journal: Journal of Human Security (Vol.19, No. 1)Publication Date: 2023-02-17
Authors : Harrison Kwame Golo; Prize McApreko; Lawrence Quarshie;
Page : 42-52
Keywords : conflict; democracy; elections; human security; violence;
Abstract
Elections have generally been recognized as the most democratic means of establishing governments . However , whereas Ghana has seen a remarkable increase in the occurrence of elections in the post - third wave period , this democratic gain has been battered by a corresponding proliferation in the incidence of electoral - related violence in certain parts of the country before , during and after elections . This study intends to contribute to the existing literature on the intersection between democracy , electoral violence and human security in Ghana and Africa at large by exploring the effect of such violence on human security in the Odododioidio constituency in the Greater Region of Ghana. Drawing mainly on qualitative data generated through group discussions and in- depth interviews , the study revealed seven key human security concerns that are undermined by electoral violence in the study location. The paper proposes interventions that could contribute significantly to avert the situation .
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