Ensure Free, Fair And Credible Elections

Obrempong Nyanful Krampah XI, Omanhen of the Gomoa Ajumako Traditional Area

The Paramount Chief (Omanhen) of the Gomoa Ajumako Traditional Area, Obrempong Nyanful Krampah XI, has called on the political parties especially the Electoral Commission (EC) to ensure free, fair and transparent elections in December 7 polls.

Obrempong urged the government to ensure that there is adequate peace and security in the country, and also ensure a level playground for all contesting political parties before and during the elections.

Omanhen emphasized, politicians must learn from the mistakes and successes of the past elections and make the upcoming December 7 elections more successful. Adding that, the country had witnessed peaceful elections and the transfer of power from one political party to another, therefore, this year's elections should follow the same trajectory.

"The democracy of Ghana should be safeguarded because it was the best form of government that could lead to sustainable development and allow maximum participation in the governance process. Ills such as vigilantism and electoral violence, if not checked, could hurt the country’s electoral process and put our democracy in jeopardy."

Obrempong Nyanful Krampah XI, Omanhen of the Gomoa Ajumako Traditional Area also called on the media to uphold maximum journalistic standards, values and ethics in their reportage and activities to avoid the threats that came from fake news.

He also urged the general public to be careful about the false news they share on social media to avert inconvenience during and after the December 7 general elections.

The statement was made during the official launch of the Gomoa Ajumako Traditional Area 'Akwambo' Festival as he (the Paramount Chief) called on the traditional leaders and the good people of the area to also be agents and ambassadors of peace and development.

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