[ 2016-06-30 ]

Demand accountability from candidates – US Ambassador
The US Ambassador to Ghana, Robert Jackson has
urged Ghanaian voters to demand accountability
from political party leaders seeking their mandate
in this year’s election.

He fears the country risks suffering at the hands
of leaders who do not demonstrate a commitment to
fulfilling their campaign promises.

“I encourage you to educate yourselves about
the issues and demand that candidates talk about
them; creating jobs, abolishing modern day
slavery, fighting corruption, promoting
decentralization, providing quality education,
healthcare, and infrastructure.

It is up to you to vote for your Ghana. On
election day, some will win and some will lose.
Regardless of how your candidate or party fares,
we all win when peace and transparency
prevails.”

The Ambassador also urged Ghanaians to promote
peace by avoiding individuals whose actions are
likely to cause divisions among citizens. “Again
we all have a responsibility in this regard. As
has often been said, the only thing that is
necessary for the triumph of evil is that good
people should do nothing. In the coming months,
people who put their own interest ahead of all
else will try to divide you.

Stand firm. Make it clear that you stand for
peace, that you stand for transparency and Ghana
Mr. Jackson made these comments at a ceremony to
commemorate the 240th Independence Day Anniversary
Celebration of the USA which falls on July 4.

It was on the theme, “Ghana and the United
States: A Partnership for Growth and
Prosperity.” His comments come days after former
President John Agyekum Kufuor asked Ghanaians to
exercise their voting rights with circumspection.

Source - citifmonline.com

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