Line up calmly and vote, electoral violence is unacceptable - Kufuor

Accra, Ghana - Nov 18, 2024 - Ghana's former President John Agyekum Kufuor has made a passionate appeal for a violence-free and peaceful 2024 general election, emphasizing the need for citizens to respect the poll's outcome.

In a meeting with journalists on November 17, Kufuor stressed the importance of maintaining calm during the voting process to safeguard Ghana's democracy.

“It is essential for everyone to line up calmly to exercise their voting rights on election day. Electoral violence is unacceptable, and I hope for a peaceful election process.

“We must acknowledge that genuine power resides with the populace, and it is crucial to accept the results, regardless of personal preferences. I urge all participants to prioritize peace during this election,'' he stated.

Key Concerns

- Electoral Violence: Kufuor deemed electoral violence unacceptable, urging citizens to prioritize peace.
- Respecting Election Outcomes: He emphasized the need for citizens to accept the results, regardless of personal preferences.
- Unity and Peace: Kufuor reminded citizens that ultimate power lies with them and that unity and peace should prevail during and after the elections.

Ghana's December election marks the country's fifth presidential succession since its return to democratic multiparty politics in 1992, reinforcing the country's reputation for predictable and rules-based presidential transitions.

Source: Lead News Online