By: Jeremiah Nutsugah
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has urged the Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana to maintain continuous collaboration with the various political parties leading up to the December 7 elections.
The president said this when he delivered the 2024 State of the Nation (SONA) Address, on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 on the floor of parliament.
This annual address, as mandated by Article 67 of the 1992 Constitution, serves as a means for the President to provide an overview of the nation’s current state at the beginning of each session of Parliament.
Significantly, this address holds the President accountable to citizens through Parliament, offering insights into the government’s achievements, challenges, and plans across different sectors.
President Akufo-Addo stated that, Government, on its part, will fulfill its responsibilities to safeguard Ghana’s reputation.
The President emphasized that the government will ensure the people’s free will is respected “at the conclusion of every electoral process.”
Furthermore, President Akufo-Addo reiterated his commitment to ensuring a peaceful election on December 7, 2024.
“I want to reassure the good people of Ghana that I will do everything in my power to ensure the conduct of transparent, free, and fair elections on December 7,” he affirmed.
