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President John Mahama
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The President
of Ghana, John Mahama has pledged to ensure there is peace before, during and
after this year’s general elections.
Addressing Catholic Bishops from West Africa at the end of the 2nd
Plenary Assembly of the regional Episcopal Conference, Mr. Mahama said there is
the need for Ghana to remain united.
“I note that season of lent is held in the Catholic jubilee year
of mercy and so it makes it extra special in our commitment to peace,
repentance and forgiveness.
“I also note your exhortation for inter religious dialogue and
peaceful co-existence and also for peaceful elections wherever they are being
held in Africa.
“Ghana my country is one of the countries holding elections at the
end of this year and as a committed Christian and a lover of peace, I wish to
pledge to you our bishops that I will do my best as president of this country
to maintain Ghana as an oasis of peace during and our elections,” he added.
Ghana goes to the polls on November 7 to elect a new president and
parliamentarians. Incumbent president John Mahama is seeking a second term to
continue a third successive term in office.
The opposition New Patriotic Party led by Nana Akufo-Addo will
attempt a last gasp effort to become president after failing in 2008 and 2012.
It will be a keenly contested election.
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