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Regional news for Sunday, November 29, 2020
Source: GNA
2020-11-29
Ghana goes to the polls on December 7
The Council of Tribal Chiefs of the City Center and Queen Mothers calls on Ghanaians to prioritize peace in the upcoming general elections.
The Council said so at a press conference prior to its mini durbar; “My people, your people, our people”, to address the Accra community.
Durbar was on the topic; “Promoting peace through culture”.
Speaking on behalf of King Mohammed Zuntaba, President of the Council, Dr. Abubakar Mohammed Marzuq, spokesman for the Council, said that polling stations are not battlefields but rather a peaceful place for citizens to exercise their democratic rights.
He said that the elections were designed to reflect the will of the people and that no one should use any means to deflect the will of the people.
He urged political parties to behave in a way that does not undermine the nation’s democracy.
“Politicians, religious leaders, tribal leaders, youth and all well-meaning citizens must come together to ensure a peaceful election,” he said.
He said they should prioritize unity over division and peace over violence.
Mr. Otto Lungmagne, Director of the Human Resources Management Department, Representative of the Minister of Tourism, Art and Culture, and the National Commission for Culture in the durbar, said that the collaboration between the Council and the National Culture Center was remarkable and worthy of emulation.
Pointing to the Ghanaian flag next to him, he said; “We are united by the national flag and we should not be divided along political lines, despite our differences we are one,” he said.
Nuumo Akwaa Mensah III, Chief Wulomo, Ga State said; “I don’t see different people here but one, regardless of our differences, let’s unite in love for peace.
He advised voters to return home after casting their ballot on Election Day.
Ms Alice Alima Kala, Director of the National Cultural Center, Greater Accra, said the durbar was part of the centre’s initiatives to ensure peaceful elections before, during and after December 7.
She said the Chiefs and Queen Mothers were key players in maintaining a peaceful Ghana because when they speak to the youth in their communities, they obey.
He said that young people should not be used as instruments to perpetrate acts of violence.
“Despite our differences, we danced to the same rhythm,” he said. She said everyone should adhere to COVID-19 protocols to stay safe.
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