{"id":181593,"date":"2024-05-13T06:27:57","date_gmt":"2024-05-13T06:27:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/05\/13\/election-2024-we-must-protect-our-democracy\/"},"modified":"2024-05-13T06:27:57","modified_gmt":"2024-05-13T06:27:57","slug":"election-2024-we-must-protect-our-democracy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/05\/13\/election-2024-we-must-protect-our-democracy\/","title":{"rendered":"Election 2024: We must protect our democracy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has called on the public to be vigilant to safeguard the democratic process as the country prepares for the presidential and parliamentary elections on December 7.<br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Speaking at the climax of his 25-anniversary of enstollment as the 16th occupant of the Golden stool, on Sunday, May 12, the Asantehene, emphasised the importance of maintaining a stable environment that enables citizens to make informed decisions for the good of the country.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u201cThis year is another election year. Our political leaders are already on a campaign trail and intend many months of combating campaigning ahead. After all our past experiences, we should make sure that our democracy is saved. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u201cNonetheless, we need to know that we cannot take things for granted. We must be alert to avoid anything that will derail the electoral process. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u201cPeople need the right environment where they can make informed choices in the interest of the nation,\u201d he stated.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><em><strong>Explore the world of impactful news with CitiNewsroom on WhatsApp!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Click on the link to join the Citi Newsroom channel for curated, meaningful stories tailored just for YOU:\u00a0https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VaCYzPRAYlUPudDDe53x<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"google-auto-placed ap_container\">\n<p><em><strong>No spams, just the stories that truly matter! #StayInformed #CitiNewsroom #CNRDigital<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has called on the public to be vigilant to safeguard the democratic process as the country prepares for the presidential and parliamentary elections on December 7. 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