Alhaji Ibrahim Tanko, the Prince of the Dagbon Royal Family and former President of the Dagbon Youth Association (DaYA) has called on Ghanaians, political parties, and the Electoral Commission (EC) to ensure a peaceful, transparent, and credible election as the country prepares for the upcoming general election on December 7, 2024.
In a statement, Alhaji Tanko emphasized the importance of accepting diverse political opinions, especially regarding the forensic audit recommendations for the voter registration process.
He urged the EC, led by Jean Mensa, to carefully consider concerns raised by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and other political stakeholders to prevent any electoral disputes.
Drawing on the lessons of electoral violence from countries like South Sudan, Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, Alhaji Tanko warned that Ghana must guard against any instability during the electoral process. "This election carries significant weight, as, for the first time in our history, two presidential candidates from the North, our own brothers-are representing the two most powerful political parties in Ghana," he said.