President Akufo-Addo has expressed strong confidence in the Electoral Commission (EC) to conduct free, fair, and transparent elections in the upcoming December 7 polls.
In a national address ahead of the elections, the President called on Ghanaians to cooperate with electoral officials and security agencies, emphasizing the importance of maintaining Ghana’s reputation for democratic success.
The President commended the EC, stating that it has become a more efficient and transparent institution.
He urged citizens to cooperate with electoral officials and security agencies to ensure a peaceful and successful election.
Akufo-Addo also highlighted the extensive preparations made by security forces to maintain order during the elections.
He emphasised the need for citizens to exercise their right to vote peacefully and responsibly, underscoring Ghana’s reputation for peaceful elections.
He further urged the public to work alongside electoral officials to ensure the election reflects the will of the people and Ghana’s democratic reputation.
He said, “We have good reason to be proud of the electoral commission, the body that is charged with running our elections. Today, it is a much more efficient and transparent institution that we are all ready to entrust with the responsibility of delivering a free, fair and transparent election that will truly reflect the will of the people.
“I urge all of us to cooperate with the electoral officials to do their work and ensure that we can all be proud of having added another notch to the list of successful elections we have held.”
“The security agencies, led by the police, have also made all the relevant deployments and preparations that will guarantee the peace, law, and order of the nation prior to, during, and after the election. Let us all cooperate with them to ensure that the election is conducted in an atmosphere devoid of intimidation and violence,” President Akufo-Addo said.
“Let us go and cast our ballots in peace and dignity and in an environment of tolerance and mutual respect. Each one of us should go out and do his or her duty to ensure a peaceful and prosperous Ghana and vote freely for your preferred candidate. Do this in peace and dignity.”
