Social advocate calls for peaceful election

Story:Benjamin Xornam Glover, Bolgatanga A cadre and an advocate for social justice, Mr. Noble Alagskoma Asakeya has called on Ghanaians to at al times choose peace over violence. In an interview with the Daily Graphic at Bolgatanaga few days to the presidential and parliamentary elections, the former assembly member said Ghana is far bigger than any political party or an individual and therefore nothing untoward should be done to disturb the prevailing peace before, during and after the elections if not, posterity will never forgive Ghanaians. "WHat happened in Rwanda in 1994 is still fresh in our minds. I therefore, desire to caution all our political office seekers, social commentators, private TV and radio stations, Serial callers, social commentators to know that the interest of Ghana supersedes any other interest. Mr Asakeya lauded the PResident and flag bearer of the NAtional. Democratic Congress(NDC) Mr. John D. Mahama for declaring that this year's elections should be issue-based and not who can insult most or uncivil in dealing with his political opponent. 'Ghana has come very far in terms of its democratic dispensation. We should therefore, strive to sustain it so that the better Ghana agenda could be pursued to improve the lot of Ghanaians particular the downtrodden and to also serve as an inspiration to the rest of the world but more importantly, Africa' He said the desire to retain or recapture political power should never be a 'do and die affair' adding that losing an election should not be interpreted to mean the end of one's life or political career. He reintegrated the need for all to make this year's elections as peaceful as ever to protect the massive investments made in the key sectors of the economy over the years like education, health, agriculture, energy and roads amongst others. As a cadre Mr. Asekeya expressed the wish that the candidate for the NDC is maintained as the president emphasing that his commitment and zest in the socio-economic , political as well as cultural issues coupled with his leadership style will bring lasting peace and stability to Ghana which is a pre-requisite for accelerated development and poverty eradication. -end- Writer's email: benjamin.glover@graphic.come.gh