President Nana Addo-Dankwa Akufo-Addo has called on Ghanaians to uphold the nation’s reputation as a beacon of democratic stability in Africa during and after tomorrow’s December 7th elections.
In his final address to the nation on Friday, December 6 ahead of the 2024 general elections, the President emphasized the importance of nurturing and preserving democratic values.
“We should never forget that the flame of freedom needs to be protected and constantly refuelled. Elections are at the heart of a democracy and we qualify to be counted among mature democracies after 8 successful elections.
…It is not surprising that our country is held up as a beacon of democratic stability in Africa. We should be justly proud of this and do everything we can to protect and uphold this status.”
The 2024 election is the ninth under Ghana’s Fourth Republic and is widely regarded as a pivotal moment in the nation’s democratic history.
It places Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) against former President John Dramani Mahama of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) in a closely contested race.
The election comes against the backdrop of economic challenges, including post-pandemic recovery, high unemployment, rising inflation, and public debt.
While the NPP highlights digitalization, economic reforms, and infrastructure development as its key achievements, the NDC has centred its campaign on rebuilding infrastructure, creating jobs, and addressing socioeconomic inequalities.
The stakes are high, with both parties vying for control of the presidency and 275 parliamentary seats. The outcome will determine the direction of policies aimed at addressing Ghana’s pressing challenges.
