Chief Imam Calls for Stakeholder Cooperation with Electoral Commission for Upcoming Elections

Duayaw-nkwanta: Alhaji Mustapha Ibrahim Ismail, the Deputy Tano North Municipal Chief Imam, has urged stakeholders involved in the electoral process to collaborate with the Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana to ensure the successful conduct of the 2024 General Election. Highlighting the significance of the upcoming election in solidifying the country's democratic achievements, he emphasized the essential role of political parties in supporting the EC to facilitate credible and peaceful elections. According to Ghana News Agency, Alhaji Ismail, who also serves as the Acting Chairman of the Tano North Municipal Imams Association, made these remarks during a stakeholder meeting focused on peaceful elections in 2024. The event, held in Duayaw-Nkwanta, the municipal capital, brought together representatives from various political parties, Muslim community leaders, women, youth, and other stakeholders. Alhaji Ismail underscored the formidable task ahead for the EC in organizing free, fair, and credible Presidentia l and Parliamentary Elections scheduled for December 7. He stressed the importance of every stakeholder's support for the EC and urged the electoral management body to maintain neutrality in the electoral process to ensure the results are widely accepted. Naaba Issah Gariba, the Chief Busanga in the municipality, appealed to the youth, particularly in the Zongo communities, to avoid being manipulated by political parties into engaging in violence that could disrupt national peace. Mr. Seidu Iddrisu Yeboah, the General Secretary of the Association and the Ahafo Regional Director of the Center for National Culture, clarified that elections are a democratic mechanism for citizens to select their government. He argued against violence in the electoral process, emphasizing the need for leaders with integrity to drive Ghana's development. Mr. Yeboah called on all election stakeholders to diligently fulfill their roles to sustain and enhance national peace and social cohesion.