Dec. 7 polls: Ghana needs credible elections – Goodluck Jonathan

Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has urged candidates in Ghana’s December 7 general elections to accept the results, emphasizing that this is crucial for maintaining peace and strengthening democracy.

Jonathan, who is leading the West African Elders Forum and the ECOWAS mission to Ghana, is actively working to ensure a peaceful electoral process. The West African Elders Forum, which includes former presidents from across the region, focuses on resolving conflicts that may arise during elections.

Speaking on December 5 at a meeting with the National Election Security Taskforce, Jonathan highlighted the need for a credible election. He called on all stakeholders to help poop maintain Ghana’s reputation as a leading democracy in the region.

“We are committed to ensuring peaceful, transparent, and credible elections, which will leave all stakeholders satisfied,” Jonathan stated. “As the Inspector General of Police has said, we urge our fellow politicians to embrace peace. In every election, only one candidate wins, so all must be prepared to either win or lose”.