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President Akufo-Addo has reiterated his commitment to guarantee non-violent elections in December.
According to him, his administration is interested in promoting peace and tranquility in the upcoming elections to maintain the country’s democratic credentials on the African continent.
“We are well aware of the reputation that Ghana has built as a tolerant and functional democracy and we fully intend to nurture and enhance it,” he said.
He made these comments during a virtual meeting of the United Nations General Assembly.
The claim comes at a time when the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) accuses the government of engaging in activities that have the propensity to plunge the country into chaos.
NDC flag bearer John Mahama has already described the Election Commission (EC) as an incompetent institution that conspires with the national central government to disenfranchise Ghanaians in favor of the government.
“It has the potential to create a crisis in our country. Today we do not know if we are going to have a credible record, because we do not have confidence in the process that is being carried out, “said Mahama on Tuesday after stopping his tour of the Bono region for some alleged irregularities in the course. voter registration exhibit.
This, he believes, is causing much anarchy and disorder in the country ahead of the elections.
But addressing world leaders on Wednesday, the president said he will not back down in his efforts to oversee a fair and transparent electoral process.
“It is a source of great pride for me that despite the difficulties of conducting an election during a pandemic, I can affirm that all Ghanaians agree that we have to work together to ensure that elections are transparent and free. , fair, safe and credible ”, reiterated the President.
Meanwhile, the Election Commission has called an Inter-Party Committee (IPAC) meeting scheduled for September 24, to clarify lingering concerns following the start of the voter registration display exercise.
Before the meeting, NDC leader John Mahama will address the nations on the anomalies plaguing the process and their likelihood of undermining the voting rights of citizens.
