The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has called on the Electoral Commission (EC) and other branches of government to play a pivotal role in ensuring a peaceful general elections this year.
In an interview with Citi TV, he emphasised the importance of a comprehensive strategy to maintain peace and unity before, during, and after the December 2024 polls.
The King highlighted the importance of Accra’s population in determining the election outcome, urging political parties not to take the people for granted.
He stressed that the city’s voters will play a crucial role in deciding the winner of the 2024 elections.
Furthermore, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II underscored that the peace of the nation should be of paramount importance, surpassing all other interests. He insisted that this peace must be safeguarded and not compromised.
In conclusion, the Ga Mantse reiterated the need for all stakeholders to prioritise the country’s stability, ensuring that the elections are conducted in a fair and harmonious manner.
“There are regulatory bodies like the EC, there are bodies that have been put in place to monitor, the arms of government, executive, judiciary, and the legislature. They have to put a strategy in place, to make sure 2024 elections is a peaceful event.”
“Accra is the pivot of this election; Accra will decide who is the next president of this country. I tell you for a fact, so, if you are a political party and wants to attain power, then Accra must be your focus,” he said.
As part of his efforts to advocate for peace ahead of the elections, the Ga Mantse has erected billboards across the city, calling for unity of purpose.
He urged the Peace Council and all stakeholders to remain dedicated to ensuring a smooth electoral process to prevent any form of chaos.
“There must be a whole holistic approach to this year’s election. The clergy must be most committed, Muslim clerics, the Chief Imam, and all the Muslim groups we have in Ghana. This is not politics, this is not a man’s show.”
“This is something the National House of Chiefs must be committed to, the regional house of chiefs, the traditional leaders, peace council, we have to be committed to peace. And I have started, and I say, peace and unity ahead of the 2024 elections, because we cannot have havoc.
“Because of course, I don’t want to be displaced and this is where it is going to happen if there’s anything at all. Of course, it will not happen in the north, it is here the capital, so, I have to start early to create awareness and make sure my voice reaches high and I bring it to the attention of the National House of Chiefs that they commit to this year’s elections,”he added.
