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Asiedu Nketiah Urges Akufo-Addo to Ensure Peaceful Elections in 2024

Story Highlights
  • Asiedu Nketia urged Akufo-Addo to assure Ghanaians about the commitment to a peaceful electoral process
  • Asiedu Nketiah said it is crucial for Akufo-Addo to publicly commit to a peaceful, fair, and transparent election
  • Asiedu Nketiah called on Akufo-Addo to rein in his appointees

Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has called on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to assure Ghanaians of his commitment to a peaceful electoral process in the upcoming 2024 elections.

Asiedu Nketiah emphasized the importance of Akufo-Addo addressing the nation not only as leader of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) but also as President of Ghana, ensuring a smooth transition without any violence.

“We have heard your message on NPP platforms, but we are yet to hear from you, Mr. President, committing yourself to a peaceful, fair, and transparent election,” Asiedu Nketiah stated during the NDC campaign launch at Tamale on Saturday July 27.

He urged Akufo-Addo to declare his readiness to respect the election outcome and facilitate a peaceful transfer of power, similar to past Ghanaian leaders.

He further called for Akufo-Addo to restrain his appointees from abusing their power for partisan interests, emphasizing the need for neutrality and fairness in the electoral process.

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