As Ghana’s Electoral Commission is set to begin Registration of eligible voters today, Tuesday, 30th June 2020, President Nana Akufo-Addo has warned that improper behavior by any citizen, no matter their political color, will not be tolerated.
The president was encouraged by the recent reassurance by the Inspector General of Police that Police have been instructed to be even-handed in their response to issues and said that is the only way the rule of law can be upheld.
Nana Akufo-Addo said this on 29th June when he addressed the nation ahead of a compilation of New Voters Register and issuance of new Voters Identity Card for December General Elections.
The president said” both the registration exercise and the electoral process itself must be conducted in an atmosphere of peace and security, devoid of intimidation and violence. The Ghanaian people must go about the exercise of their civic duties in peace and freedom. The security agencies have assured me that they have made adequate preparations for this, and to guarantee the sanctity of the process. They have assured me of their determination to carry out their duties without fear or favor. Improper behavior by any citizen, no matter their political color, will not be tolerated, and I am encouraged by the recent reassurance by the Inspector General of Police that Police have been instructed to be even-handed in their response to issues. That is the only way the rule of law can be upheld.”
He urged all eligible Ghanaians, that is Ghanaians of eighteen (18) years of age or above, and of sound mind, no matter what party they belong to, if any, to go out and register, so that they can exercise their civic responsibilities on 7th December 2020, to elect a government of their choice in a free, fair, peaceful and transparent election. “Using your God-given and constitutional rights costs nothing, but staying home can come at a very steep price. The pandemic, notwithstanding, we have to strengthen Ghanaian democracy.”
Source: Mybrytfmonline/Kofi Atakora
