Former Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo has urged the two main political candidates Nana Addo Dankwah Akuffo-Addo and John Dramani Mahama to uphold Ghana’s democratic values ahead of the December 7 elections.
In a letter written to the two main political parties, the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the main opposition party the National Democratic Congress (NDC), the former president noted, its very important to keep the peace, stability and the unity of the country after elections. A section of the letter reads;
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I write to you, leaders of the two main political parties in Ghana, to urge you to do all you can to ensure a peaceful conduct of the general elections.
My concern about the elections in Ghana is not only as an African but also because of our shared colonial history, our anthropological background and the fact that I began my military career from Teshie, Ghana; and without that, I would perhaps not have been what I am today.
“As leaders of the two main political parties, this is the legacy you have been entrusted to preserve, heading into the elections.
The former Nigerian President also urged Akufo-Addo and Mahama to respect each other and desist from inciting violence before, during or after the elections.
Your role is unique in that, the NPP and the NDC are the main players, have made significant contributions to the peace and stability of Ghana, and are vested with the capacity, influence and control to construct and shape national discussions and processes such as the upcoming elections.
I implore you to approach these elections with a very competitive spirit but also with respect for one another, respect for democratic values, love for country, and a sense of responsibility to preserve the gains Ghana has made since the advent of democracy,”
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Ghanaians will go to the polls on December 7th to choose who should be the Commander-In-Chief for the next 4 years and their representatives from their respective constituencies.
