President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Wednesday assured the public that the December 7 general election will be conducted in a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere.
He said he owed it a duty to Ghana to protect the sanctity of her elections because it was the same free, fair and credible process carried out in an atmosphere of tranquility that brought him to power.
No effort would be spared to ensure that the elections were free, fair and credible devoid of violence, he said.
“Ghana is today a beacon of democracy on the African Continent and this year I am determined to do whatever I can to consolidate that reputation as a country of peace and stability where elections are held in good atmosphere and results are easily acceptable by all and sundry, winners and losers alike".
President Akufo-Addo made the pledge when members of the Ziavi Traditional Council from the Volta Region called on him at the Jubilee House in Accra on Wednesday, who had appealed to him to ensure a peaceful campaign and election.
He said he would ensure that Ghana's reputation as an oasis of peace and stability was not compromised during the polls.
"I am committed to ensuring a free, fair and credible elections...and I want to assure you that the Government is going to do whatever it takes to make sure that the forthcoming campaign and election are conducted in a good atmosphere.”
The Council, which had expressed its appreciation to the President for granting the Ziavi Area a traditional council status, appealed for the absorption of the Ziavi Community Senior High/Technical School into the mainstream second cycle school system to enable its students to benefit from the Free Senior High School Policy.
They requested the assistance of government to establish a factory to process a local coffee brand christened; “Ziavi Tutui” which had the potential for export to international markets because of the unique health benefits inherent in the coffee bean grown in the area.
The Council also appealed for the upgrade of roads in the area.
President Akufo-Addo assured it that government would address the needs of the area systematically.
He indicated that he would confer with the relevant bodies and individuals to assist the area increase the production of its coffee brand under the One District, One Factory Initiative.
“Coffee is one of the areas we want to really pay attention to,” he said and indicated that the Tree Crop Authority, which was established by an Act of Parliament late last year, would help boost the production of tree crops like coffee.
The Paramount Chief of the Ziavi Traditional Area, Togbe Kwaku Ayim, on behalf of the Council and the people of the area, presented a citation to the President in appreciation for his excellent administration over the past three years.
Source: GNA
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Akuffo Addo May go unopposed in 2020 elections. Mahama case is day by day devastating NDC with all manner of problems 1. Presidential Candidate. With the pending Airbus International Scandal, NDC is uncertain about the fate of their candidate Mahama. Many NDC are in the media doing damaged control and fighting hard to distort the identity and the actual crime committed by the Ghanaian officials likely to include Mahama but deep in the hearts of many NDC Mahama cannot be exonerated. They very worried about Mahama candidacy which they think must be addressed immediately in order to reorganize themselves for 2020 elections. 2. Running Mate: While Pro=Mahama group in NDC are pushing that he selects his running mate soon before anything happens, anti-Mahama group think that it would be improper for Mahama to do that with his impending issues. The latter consider that as hijacking NDC by Mahama. 3. Implicated Individuals. There are some who are also worried by the others in NDC who would be implicated in current and unfolding corruption cases. Now there are some NDC warming themselves to replace Mahama. There are also some anti Mahamas pretending to sympathize with Mahama to win his support in the event that he cannot contest. NDC has now a very serious issue to address that to worried about electoral procedures. They are torn between abandoning Mahama now for the good of the party or pledging loyalty to defend Mahama at all cost at the peril of the party. Interesting days ahead.
The HIV prevalence rate in Ghana is much higher than the government has been stating. This is a national emergency. It could cripple the economy, if the government does not give higher priority to the issue. According to one educated lady, all her friends have it. Akufo-Addo must act now. The HIV budget is too low
this God sent president won't rig Election in Ghana like we did witnessed in 2012.. you still our money you want to still out votes. thank you Mr President for the assurance. #sayYEStonewregister
As if he is the electoral commission. Do you conduct elections? Shutt the fk up.