Chief Urges Decorum in Election Campaigns Among Presidential Candidates

BASSA: Nana Owusu Sekyi III, the President of the Bono East Regional House of Chiefs, has called on the 2024 Presidential Candidates to maintain decorum in their campaigns and avoid using inflammatory language that could incite violence among their supporters. During a meeting with Vice President Alhaji Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, who is also the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Sekyi III emphasized the importance of focusing on issues rather than insults to ensure national peace and cohesion. According to Ghana News Agency, the advice was given amid concerns that heated rhetoric could lead to unrest during the election period. Nana Sekyi III, who is also the Paramount Chief of the Bassa Traditional Area, expressed these concerns during Bawumia's courtesy visit to the Bassa Traditional Council as part of his three-day campaign tour in the Sene East District of the Bono East Region. The Vice President is on the campaign trail to discuss the NPP's political manifesto and seek support from voters. N ana Sekyi III highlighted the significant influence political leaders have over their followers and urged the candidates to be circumspect in their public declarations. 'There is only one Ghana, and we must all be guarded in order not to disturb our prevailing peace and social cohesion,' he remarked, stressing the essential role of peace in achieving socioeconomic development. In addition to political concerns, the visit addressed security issues in the region, particularly the increase in armed robberies along major highways. Nana Kwabena Kyere III, the Adontenhene and Acting President of the Atebubu Traditional Council, appealed for enhanced police presence to safeguard citizens and ensure a smooth electoral process. Vice President Bawumia assured that the government had implemented adequate security measures and reiterated his commitment to continue the developmental policies initiated by President Nana Addo Danwka Akufo-Akufo, should he win the election. He encouraged the electorate to support his candi dacy to promote sustained national development.