President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has made a heartfelt appeal to Ghanaians to ensure peace during the upcoming December 7 elections.
Speaking at a Thanksgiving service at the Cathedral Anglican Church in Accra, as part of his three-day campaign tour of the Greater Accra Region, Akufo-Addo stressed the importance of protecting Ghana’s hard-earned democratic credentials, which he described as a national treasure.
Reiterating his call for a violence-free election, the President urged all citizens to ensure that the electoral process is conducted peacefully, underscoring the nation’s commitment to democracy and the rule of law.
“My message today is a simple one, across the world, when people speak about Africa and democracy, the country that they refer to as the country which is the beacon of democratic governance on our continent, they talk about Ghana.
“And on Saturday [December 7], we are going to get another opportunity, the ninth successive opportunity we have to demonstrate to the world that we understand what democratic government is about.
“That every four years, the people are allowed to decide who will rule and govern them in their name. So that is going to happen again this Saturday.
“I am appealing to all of you, the Electoral Commission, the security services, and the government, to have all made arrangements to make sure that everything goes peacefully and properly. I am appealing to you to make sure that what happens here next Saturday is indeed peaceful, free and fair.”
