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MEDEF Calls On Stakeholders To Ensure Peaceful Elections In Ghana

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Mr. Emmanuel Odeneho Appiah

The Founder and CEO of Media For Development Foundation (MEDEF), a Human
Rights and non-profit Media Advocacy Organization in Sunyani, Mr. Emmanuel
Odeneho Appiah has called on all stakeholders to ensure a peaceful elections.

Mr. Emmanuel Odeneho Appiah speaking in an interview the News Hunter
Magazine explained that the various security agencies in the country has a crucial
role to play…as Ghanaians prepare to vote coming November 7, 2016.

He pleaded with the security agencies to be fair and shouldn’t be influenced
with regards to their political affiliation or being sympathetic to any of the
political figures or a particular party.

Mr. Odeneho Kwesi Appiah revealed that, within the security agencies, they
have formed a tax force called election security tax force…which was
initiated by the regional commanders.

He, however preceded that, unequivocal…the political parties must comply with
the rules and regulations by the electoral commission to enable peaceful
elections in the country.

“Also the electoral commission is the regulator of our
election…therefore they should put in place the necessary logistics to
improve the elections.

“The electoral commission should also invite the media if necessary in their
issues…and also the inter-party advisory committee (IPAC), stakeholders and
religious bodies,” he enunciated.

Mr. Emmanuel Appiah advised Ghanaian electorates to exercise their franchise
when the time is due.

“I appeal to all Ghanaians to go out in their numbers and for vote. If you
decide not to vote, somebody will vote and the candidate that you think doesn’t
have the capacity to win, may be the one who will be chosen…so you have the
power to make your own decision. Don’t stay at home for others to decide for
you. Your vote is your power,” he stated.

Kofi Oppong Kyekyeku

I am a Ghanaian Broadcast Journalist/Writer who has an interest in General News, Sports, Entertainment, Health, Lifestyle and many more.

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