John Mahama urges stakeholders to maintain peace during the upcoming polls.

The National Democratic Congress Presidential candidate, John Dramani Mahama, has appealed to Ghanaians for peace and calm in the the upcoming elections, scheduled for December 7, 2024. In a post titled “Let Us Uphold the Image of Our Country,” Mahama called on citizens to make sure that Ghana retains its enviable status as a country that has always been reputed for its peaceful religious coexistence and stability, having been the envy of many nations in the region because of its peaceful nature.

The former President reiterated that peace is fragile and once lost, it could leave indelible scars. He urged all stakeholders to ensure that the elections do not result in violence or disruption, particularly at the polling stations where the democratic right of citizens is exercised. Mahama urges this at a time when the election is close and to ensure no possible conflicts occur at the voting process.

Mahama desires peace, for he promised that the NDC would leave no stone unturned in ensuring the country remained peaceful. This becomes important in a country where during election periods, political tensions could sometimes rise to uncontrollable levels.

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The election will decide who leads Ghana for the next four years, with the President and Members of Parliament to take over the affairs of the country from January 7, 2025. Mahama’s emphasis on peaceful elections is based on Ghana’s democratic stability record and aims for a transition that has been clearly smooth.

By emphasizing peace, Mahama urges for a matured and respectful process of the election, which should provide an environment that allows all Ghanaian people to freely exercise their voting rights without fear or intimidation. His message was a pointer that peace must remain paramount for the country to progress in stability.

Source: Xtrememediaonline.com