This statement is offered by a delegation organized jointly by the International Republican Institute (IRI) and the National Democratic Institute (NDI). The delegation visited Ghana from August 8 to 12, 2016. The purpose of the mission was to support Ghana’s efforts to conduct peaceful and credible elections in 2016. The delegation’s specific goals were to:

• Assess preparation for Ghana’s December 7, 2016, presidential and legislative polls;
• Identify potential risks to the good conduct of all aspects of the electoral process;
• Provide recommendations to increase the integrity and transparency of the electoral process; and
• Demonstrate solidarity with the people of Ghana as they seek to consolidate their democracy through successful elections.