Kan-Dapaah Calls on Ghanaians to Cherish Peace as Election Day Approaches
National Security Minister Urges Voters to Ensure a Peaceful Election Amidst Regional Instability
- Kan-Dapaah calls for a peaceful election day without violence or unrest
- Despite regional instability, Ghana remains the second safest country in Africa
- Ghanaians are urged to put aside political differences and pray for a peaceful election
As Ghana prepares for the presidential election on December 7, 2024, National Security Minister Albert Kan-Dapaah has urged citizens to appreciate the peace the country enjoys.
This will mark the ninth general election since the country’s return to democracy in 1992.
Speaking during an interview on Lawson TV/Radio Ghana Se Sen Morning Show with Kwame Tanko, Kan-Dapaah encouraged voters to cast their ballots peacefully, without violence or unrest.
He emphasized that Ghana is uniquely blessed, being the only country along the Gulf of Guinea to have remained unaffected by terrorist attacks.
Despite challenges in neighboring countries, such as violence in Bawku, Ghana has managed to avoid tribal wars.
“Surveys show that Ghana is the second safest country in Africa, after Mauritius,” he stated.
“Although Ghana shares borders with Burkina Faso, where five people are killed every day, and other neighboring countries like Togo, Benin, and Côte d’Ivoire have experienced attacks, Ghana remains secure.”
Kan-Dapaah attributed the country’s safety to both proactive measures against terrorism and divine protection.
He reminded Ghanaians of the hardships endured under military rule before transitioning to democracy, urging them to value the multiparty system they now enjoy.
He called on Ghanaians to set aside political differences and unite in prayer for a peaceful election, reminding everyone that politics should not divide the nation.
