President Akufo-Addo has reassured Ghanaians of a transparent and peaceful election in December.
Addressing allegations that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) intends to rig the polls, the President firmly dismissed these claims, stating that election rigging is not in the NPP’s DNA.
He reiterated the party’s commitment to democracy and a fair electoral process, stating that he emerged from a peaceful election and is determined to leave office under the same conditions.
Additionally, President Akufo-Addo pledged that security agencies would be fully empowered to maintain peace and stability during the elections.
The President made the comments during the 13th Biennial and 51st Conference of the Methodist Church of Ghana in Kumasi.
“The Akufo-Addo-led NPP government is clear about its obligation and duty to ensure that the impending elections are conducted in an atmosphere of peace and security, in full transparency, and respect for the electoral laws of our country.
“I am confident that the security agencies will be alive to their responsibilities and will ensure that the free will of the Ghanaian people and their choice of national leadership will be manifest free of violence and intimidation.
“It is the free will of the Ghanaian people, not the will of any candidate or political party, no matter how desperate for power that will prevail on December 7, 2024.
“We cherish our reputation as a beacon of democracy on the African continent and the conduct of the forthcoming elections will reinforce this reputation. I’m certain that the behaviour of the Ghanaian people and their government and public authorities will put to shame all the naysayers, all the Jeremiahs, including, unfortunately, instead of preaching peace, are bent on raising the spectre of election rhythm and ‘Kenyan style’ bloodlet. They will be disappointed,” he stated.
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