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CHRAJ joins
chorus of appeal to parties to accept result
Accra, Dec. 30, Ghanadot/GNA – The Commission on Human
Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has joined the
chorus of appeals all Ghanaians, political parties and
candidates alike to accept the result “and once again make
Ghana
the winner”.
“We urge once again magnanimity and humility in victory and
nobility in acceptance of results as indeed there is no real
defeat as victory is for all of us Ghanaians, for Africa and
for democracy as we all rejoice together as one people and
celebrate the will of the people,” it said in a statement
signed by Ms. Anna Bossman, Acting Commissioner of CHRAJ.
It said as with the Presidential and Parliamentary elections
held on December 7, the Commission again deployed observers
to a total of 1,500 polling stations in the 10 regions of
the country to follow the run-off.
CHRAJ said it noted with much pride and satisfaction that
the main “voting was conducted in a free and peaceful
environment”.
It said although there were more reports of irregularities
during this run- off as opposed to voting on December 7, on
the whole “those were not significant enough to undermine
the integrity of the election process”.
“The CHRAJ congratulates all Ghanaians for conducting
themselves with great maturity in ensuring peaceful
elections.
“The CHRAJ also commends the Electoral Commission in
particular for the able manner in which the elections were
organized and the security agencies for the high sense of
professionalism in maintaining law and order effectively
during the election period.”
CHRAJ said it believed that it was the greatest desire of
Ghanaians to remain united and live in peace that was why
the people turned out in great numbers to vote.
CHRAJ therefore called upon the leaders and flag bearers of
political parties to avoid using intemperate language that
could mislead or incite their followers to engage in acts of
violence or unruly behaviour.
It said this was an opportunity for the candidates to
exhibit leadership qualities that would make Ghanaians proud
that the election was contested by persons who believed in
democratic principles.
The CHRAJ further called on both political parties to avoid
wild and provocative celebrations that had the propensity to
injure feelings once the results were known.
GNA
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