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Be fair and kind to your political
opponents-Nketia
Accra, Sept.13, Ghanadot/GNA - Paapa Nketia, Director of
Public Affairs of the National Commission for Civic
Education (NCCE) on Saturday outlined that Ghanaian
politicians must be fair and kind to their opponents to
ensure peaceful elections in December.
“Politics is not a “do or die affair” because peace is
priceless. We are one nation with one people with one common
destiny since Ghana belongs to all citizens of the country.”
In an interview with GNA, Mr. Nketia urged political parties
to extend a hand of friendship to their opponents after the
results are declared and work together to bring about
Ghana’s prosperity.
Mr. Nketia noted that 21 days after election results are
published in the gazette, the result of the presidential
election might be challenged through the filing of a
petition in the Supreme Court and that of the Parliamentary
in the High Court.
“A good leader would create equal opportunity to enable us
to improve our lives. Accept the results of the elections in
good faith and use the Supreme Court to settle all election
disputes,” he said.
Mr. Nketia advised security officers to ensure that election
materials are safe when escorting them to the polling
stations.
“Take all necessary measures to prevent violence or any
activity that threatens to disrupt the election. Carry out
the lawful instructions of the presiding officer or
returning officer or a senior officer of the electoral
commission in relation to the election,” he said.
Mr. Nketia urged security officers not to do anything that
would suggest that they favour a particular party or
candidate.
“Do not harass or intimidate any candidate or voter and
desist from assisting to vote or decide who to vote for,” he
said.
Mr. Nketia called on political party executives or political
parties to refrain from playing any role in the
administration of the elections.
GNA
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