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Election 2008 is a test case
for Ghana's Democracy - Nana Akufo-Addo
Kumasi, May 27, Ghanadot/GNA - Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo,
Flag bearer of New Patriotic Party (NPP), has appealed to
Ghanaians to work hard to protect Ghana's infant democracy.
He said the nation's successful democratic dispensation over
the years had gained respect and recognition world-wide
therefore, Ghanaians should endeavour to abide by democratic
principles and tenets in their activities to help strengthen
the democratic structures to ensure a successful and
peaceful elections this year.
Nana Akufo-Addo made the call at the 30th Anniversary
celebration of the installation of Alhaji Osman Tanko as
Head of Bisa Community in Ashanti Region in Kumasi at the
weekend.
It was under the theme "Moulding a Disciplined Bisa
Community for a Better Tomorrow."
Nana Akufo-Addo pointed out that Election 2008 was a test
case for Ghana and the world was looking up to the nation as
to how "we would conduct ourselves before, during and after
the elections."
He urged opinion leaders in Zongo communities in the country
to champion the cause for a peaceful co-existence with other
ethnic groups since peace was vital for an accelerated
socio-economic development.
Nana Akufo-Addo asked Muslim parents to invest in their
children's education to help improve their lives in future,
adding it behoved the youth to shun violence and vandalism
and rather gear their energies towards profitable ventures.
Mr Emmanuel Asamoah Owusu-Ansah, Ashanti Regional Minister,
commended the Bisa Community for fostering unity and
peaceful co-existence with other ethnic groups in the
Region.
GNA
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