The first President of the fourth republic, has called on Ghanaians to ensure that the institutional processes are transparent and beyond blemish, stressing that constitutional mandate of the Electoral Commission must also be respected by all stakeholders.
According to former President Jerry John Rawlings, the Electoral Commission which is the pivot of Ghana’s multiparty democracy must be buttressed and protected by all stakeholders; to ensure a free and fair election and a peaceful society.
Additionally, he says it is equally important for that revered institution, EC, to ensure that the processes leading to the 2020 general polls are done in consultation with the stakeholders of the nation; to prevent unnecessary suspicion, and promote a peaceful and cohesive society.
“An election is an event but, building a democratic, free and peaceful society is a process so the debate surrounding the new voter’s register must be thoroughly examined so we do not undermine the successes we have chalked so far, as a nation”, he stated.
Speaking at a virtual address to mark the June 4th
He mentioned that the sanctity of the right of choice is not a matter that can be compromise with, adding “That sanctity must be preserved at all cost and as we inch towards November let us ensure that the institutional processes are transparent and beyond blemish.”
“Freedom and justice is not abstract. It is very much related to the sanctity of the right of choice. Those who are eligible to exercise that right of choice should not and cannot be disenfranchised by dictates that defeat one’s right to vote. The sanctity of justice should be preserved and protected with all of us being subject to the practice of what is just. An unjust society deepens the inequities that exist.”
Source: www.Ghgossip.com
