Ghana Elections: You’re Not Enemies, Obasanjo Writes Akufo-Addo, Mahama

'Dotun Akintomide
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Ahead of the upcoming Ghanaian general elections slated for December 7, former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has asked the two main presidential candidates in the election: incumbent President Nana Akufo-Addo and his arch rival, former President John Mahama to approach the election as political opponents and not as enemies.

While Akufo-Addo is seeking a re-election via his National Patriotic Party (NPP), Mahama is the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).

Recall Akufo-Addo defeated Mahama who was an incumbent President in 2016 to emerge as the leader of the West African country. His victory at the poll came after two failed attempts.Ghanaian elections

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Obasanjo, who is a former Chairman of the African Union (AU) in a letter to the leaders of the two political parties dated 20th November, 2020, sued for peace and stability in Ghana.

The former President appealed to the two presidential candidates to demonstrate sportsmanship they are known for throughout the election process adding that Ghana should emerge the winner irrespective of which political party wins the election.

Obasanjo sought for building efforts aimed at enhancing mutual trust and confidence among themselves in the relevant national institutions and in the electoral process.Ghanaian elections

According to him, the region and the continent would count on the patriotism of the two main contenders during and after the election.

Obasanjo said, “The NPP and NDC are opponents and not enemies in this process. They are both indispensable beyond elections to preserve peace and stability in Ghana. That is why amid the tensions and disagreements, they must desist from languages that incites violence and hates while reinforcing the message of peace and togetherness.”

“Therefore, I implore you to approach these elections with a very competitive spirit, but also with respect for one another, respect for democratic values, love for country and sense of responsibility to preserve the gain Ghana has made since the advent of democracy.”

“Let me also take this opportunity to make special appeal to the presidential candidates of the two main parties who are both my brothers to demonstrate the statesmanship that they are known for throughout the election process.”

“My prayer for you and the country is that Ghana should emerge the winner irrespective of which party wins. Through my most humble voice, the region and the continent counts on your sense of patriotism guided by the aspirations of all Ghanaians who would want to see Ghana live up to its ideal by organising elections that are peaceful, credible and transparent.”

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