{"id":244103,"date":"2024-11-01T18:53:30","date_gmt":"2024-11-01T18:53:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/11\/01\/defend-democracy-avoid-electoral-manipulation-house-of-chiefs-to-ghanaians\/"},"modified":"2024-11-01T18:53:30","modified_gmt":"2024-11-01T18:53:30","slug":"defend-democracy-avoid-electoral-manipulation-house-of-chiefs-to-ghanaians","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/11\/01\/defend-democracy-avoid-electoral-manipulation-house-of-chiefs-to-ghanaians\/","title":{"rendered":"Defend democracy, avoid electoral manipulation \u2013 House of Chiefs to Ghanaians"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"d8235814-4df7-48dc-a0ae-d49435be9b96\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert dark\">\n<p>The National House of Chiefs has called on Ghanaians to uphold democratic principles and avoid any form of electoral manipulation, violence, or media coercion as the 2024 general elections approach.<\/p>\n<p>Emphasizing the need for free, fair, and transparent elections, the Chiefs urged all citizens to respect the rule of law and safeguard the integrity of the electoral process.<\/p>\n<p>This appeal is particularly important in light of concerns about electoral violence and political vigilantism in Ghana. The Chiefs\u2019 message highlights the critical role of peace and stability in ensuring a successful election season.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-2 flex gap-3 empty:hidden -ml-2\">\n<div class=\"items-center justify-start rounded-xl p-1 flex\">\n<p>In a statement issued on November 1, the Registrar of the National House of Chiefs, Anthony Yeboah Tabiri, said, \u201cThe National House of Chiefs urges all Ghanaians to uphold the law, especially with the December 7th presidential and parliamentary elections approaching.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGhana proudly boasts of three decades of democratic elections and peaceful transfer of power, earning recognition as West Africa\u2019s beacon of democracy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cThe House emphasizes that all citizens should refrain from undermining democracy through electoral manipulation, violence, or media coercion. Instead, stakeholders should promote free, fair and transparent elections. The Electoral Commission and its related agencies must discharge their duties impartially. \u201d<\/p>\n<p>It advised the Electoral Commission (EC) and its related agencies to discharge their duties impartially.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Click here to read the full statement by the National House of Chiefs<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>#GhanaPolls2024<\/strong><\/em><br \/><em><strong>#ElectionBureau<\/strong><\/em><br \/><em><strong>#CitiVerify<\/strong> <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>\u2014\u2013<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\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<\/strong>: <strong>https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VaCYzPRAYlUPudDDe53x<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>No spam, just the stories that truly matter! #StayInformed #CitiNewsroom #CNRDigital<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The National House of Chiefs has called on Ghanaians to uphold democratic principles and avoid any form of electoral manipulation, violence, or media coercion as the 2024 general elections approach. 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