A non-governmental organisation (NGO) based in Tema within the greater Accra region – Abibiman Foundation has called on politicians and others in positions of influence to show statesmanship and circumspection as the country inches towards the December 7 elections.
The foundation says Ghanaians must be reminded that elections were about engaging very well with electorates on programmes and policies to enable them make the right choices. The message stated that polls do not mean pull nor push for the electorates to engage in physical confrontations at any polling centre.
According to the founder and executive chairman of the foundation, Mr. Kwabena Ofosuhene, an observation shows that most often citizens believe they the right to excise their freedom of speech, while they neglect the general implications of their actions and inactions.
“We should be mindful that political tensions and pockets of conflicts are neither good for the welfare of children and young people nor for the promotion of business and sustainability of livelihood and the development of any country,” the founder stressed.
Ghana is the only place Ghanaians could call home, he emphasized saying it was therefore the duty of every citizen to ensure the country remained peaceful.
The executive chairman asked politicians, traditional leaders religious leaders, corporate heads, the media and all persons in positions of influence to be very quick to refute any baseless allegations, condemn any acts of violence, and injustices.
Ghanaians must be abreast of the potential dangers associated with Elections 2020, and work together to deal with any issues that might arise, he stated.
In conclusion, Mr. Ofosuhene says, “Issues pertaining to delay and compressed period for the compilation and validation of the new voters’ register, how to confirm the legitimacy of some Ghanaians, baseless allegations and utterances from some politicians and statesmen, all compounding the situation and cause high tension, fear and panic ahead of the elections”.
