As part of building? peace in the coming general election, the Presidential Candidate of the Peoples? National Convention (PNC) Hassan Ayariga has declared his? to interest to? dine and wine with the Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Nana Addo Dankwa Akufu Addo.
Speaking with this reporter in an interview?he said, when he welcome the late president Mills some time ago many Ghanaians?thought?he was politically biased until he called?to clear the air.
Akane Adabenbga? a special aide to Mr Ayariga? added his voice, saying that he believes this is the right time for unity and togetherness for politicians around the country adding that Ayariga? will? also be noted to be the first politician ever to have broken such record if only Nana Addo will respond to his invitation.
?These peaceful elections notwithstanding, still had their own challenges such as pre and post election tension, accusations of vote rigging etc. What is more important in these elections was the determination and the commitment by stakeholders to arrive at a peaceful end,? he said.
Ghana will go to the polls in December 2012. A new biometric voter registration system is currently in place to ensure transparency and reduce multiple voting.
Continual voter education is essential to ensuring a tension free process. Knowledge, skills and relevant information is necessary to fostering a peaceful electioneering campaign and easy decision making on the part of the electorate.
