Media Wire Express Correspondent
President Akufo-Addo has emphasised the need for every citizen to responsibly contribute to ensuring a peaceful general election on December 7.
He stressed the need to maintain peace and stability during the political process, emphasizing that the country must not regress on the advancements in upholding the rule of law under the Fourth Republican Constitution.
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Speaking at the 2024 National May Day Parade in Accra, the President urged citizens to rise above political and ideological differences, emphasizing that these differences should not divide them.
President Akufo-Addo reassured the nation of the government’s full commitment to ensuring a smooth election process for a peaceful political atmosphere. He urged all stakeholders, including workers and social partners, to work together in ensuring peaceful elections for the country’s progress.
“Ghana is the only country we have, and we must do everything in our power to defend our nation and its constitution.”
“We should always resort to protocols to establish our displeasure and grievance without disruption to peace and national security.“We are one people with a common identity,” he added.
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The theme for this year’s May Day celebration was “Election 2024: The Role of Workers and Social Partners in Securing Peaceful Elections for National Development.”
Ghana’s reputation hinges on the success of the December elections, considering the country’s track record of hosting eight successful polls since 1992.
Ghana’s presidential elections will usher in a new leader as President Nana Akufo-Addo steps down after completing his constitutionally limited second term in office. This will mark Ghana’s fifth presidential succession since the return to democratic multiparty politics in 1992, augmenting Ghana’s reputation for having institutionalized predictable and rules-based presidential transitions. Three of these previous transitions were between rival political parties, further underscoring Ghanaians commitment for respecting electoral outcomes and power sharing.
Additional Source: Joy News
