The Electoral Commission (EC), at a stakeholder forum on Wednesday, urged Civil Society Organisations, the media, security agencies and the various political parties to play their respective roles in ensuring a peaceful and violence-free election in December.

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Speaking at the stakeholder forum, Acting Director of the Commission, Alexander Poku Akubia, explained that the EC alone cannot ensure a free and fair electoral process and as such needs the cooperation and support of the various stakeholders in facilitating a transparent electoral process.

Mr Akubia cautioned against the use of vigilante groups by political parties during electioneering periods and urged them to follow due processes to resolve election related issues.

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He also advised the media to use appropriate election language and terminologies in reporting on issues relating to the general election.