Accra, Ghana – November 28, 2024
The Center for International Mediators and Arbitrators (CIMA), a global leader in dispute resolution training and practice, played a crucial role in Ghana’s 2024 pre-election peace process, particularly in Ghana’s politically sensitive Odododiodio constituency.
Amid heightened tensions before the general elections, CIMA was called upon to lend its technical expertise in neutral facilitation and structured mediation to foster dialogue between opposing political actors. Working in close collaboration with the National Peace Council, CIMA deployed experienced mediators and trainers to support high-stakes negotiations and community-level engagements that were instrumental in de-escalating tensions and rebuilding public confidence.
The intervention at Odododiodio—one of the most historically contested constituencies in Ghana—proved pivotal in preserving public order and promoting a peaceful post-election transition. Through discreet shuttle diplomacy and stakeholder convening, CIMA helped facilitate consensus-building between party representatives, traditional leaders, and local security agencies.
Esther Appiah, Former Member of the National Security Council of Ghana, and Patron of CIMA, noted:
“We are proud to have served Ghana in this historic moment. Our commitment to peaceful dispute resolution is rooted in both global best practice and the cultural realities of the communities we serve.”
CIMA’s role in the process underscores its growing relevance as a trusted ADR institution not only in commercial and investment disputes, but also in political and public interest mediation across Africa and beyond.
The collaboration between CIMA and the National Peace Council is expected to serve as a model for future preventive diplomacy and electoral dispute mechanisms in the region.
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