President Akufo-Addo has reiterated that his administration will ensure that the country’s enviable democratic credentials and territorial integrity before, during, and after the December 7 general election are maintained.
The president said that the country remains the epitome of democracy and tranquilly, making it a beacon of peace for investment attraction and retention, which will be maintained.
He asserted that the country would not slip into political turmoil to erode the years of socioeconomic and democratic gains under his reign as President of the Republic of Ghana.
He was speaking at the grand durbar of the chiefs and people of Effutu (Winneba) in the Central Region to climax the annual Aboakyer Festival on Saturday.
The ceremony was on the theme “Promoting Tradition and Development through Aboakyer Celebration.”
In his speech, the President noted that elections were not a political stage for fighting, adding, “Let’s contribute our quota for a peaceful and successful election to protect our democracy.”
“The world awaits the outcome and events leading to, during, and after the December 7 polls; as a result, all must show political maturity and carry out routine work in peace to prove to the world that Ghana is a peaceful country,” he said.
He went on to state that the ruling government has performed better and needed to be maintained in the December 7 general elections.
This was after he had introduced Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as the party’s presidential candidate.
“The party had undertaken huge development projects across the country and deserved to be maintained, he added.
He then commended the chiefs and people of Effutu for preserving the tradition bequeathed to them by their ancestors.
He appealed to them to embrace social cohesion and tolerance and forge ahead in unity to accelerate development.
On his part, Omanhen of Effutu Traditional Area, Neenyi Ghartey VII, expressed gratitude to the President and his administration for constructing a fish landing facility in the area.
The traditional leader said the fish landing site had immensely enhanced the activities of fishermen.
He said the people of Effutu were also happy for the reconstruction of the Kasoa-Winneba Road into a double carriageway and expressed the hope that when completed, it would reduce the carnage on the road and ease the movement of goods and services.
He further appealed to the government to reconstruct the Winneba Market Complex into a modern facility as the old market could no longer contain the increasing population of traders.
He also expressed appreciation to Obirifo Ahunako Ahor Ahor Ankobea II, Omanhen of Gomoa Akyempim Traditional Area, and Obrempong Nyanful Krampah XI, Omanhen of Gomoa Ajumako Traditional Area, for joining them for the first time in celebrating the Aboakyer, saying: “Your presence shows that there is peace amongst us.”
The festivities started on Saturday, April 27, with a musical show, clean-up exercises in communities and homes, a health walk, regatta/tug-of-war, and marathon races, among other activities.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
