{"id":260913,"date":"2024-12-05T12:08:57","date_gmt":"2024-12-05T12:08:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/12\/05\/otumfuo-calls-for-peaceful-elections\/"},"modified":"2024-12-05T12:08:57","modified_gmt":"2024-12-05T12:08:57","slug":"otumfuo-calls-for-peaceful-elections","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/12\/05\/otumfuo-calls-for-peaceful-elections\/","title":{"rendered":"Otumfuo Calls For Peaceful Elections"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Otumfuo Osei Tutu II<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>THE ASANTEHENE, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has stressed the need for Saturday\u2019s presidential and parliamentary elections to be held in a peaceful atmosphere to boost development.<\/p>\n<p>He has, therefore, tasked all the major stakeholders in the polls, including the Electoral Commission, political parties, security agencies and others to play key roles for the polls to be peaceful.<\/p>\n<p>According to Otumfuo, all forms of violence that could disturb the peace in the country should be relegated to the background before, during and after the polls.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNational elections are not meant to create violence, so every eligible voter should vote peacefully. Political agents should sign the forms after the results have been counted openly.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf we abide by the electoral standards, I believe God will show us who should become the leader of the country. If God does not crown you king and you want to use force, it will not work,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Otumfuo was speaking when the presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), former President Mahama and his party members stormed the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi.<\/p>\n<p>Continuing, he also admonished the various political parties, especially their leaders, to desist from casting insinuation and insults against each other, to sustain peace and unity.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI want to tell you that in a few days time, we shall go and vote to elect the next president of the country, so you should tell Ghanaians about your policies and explain it better to the people.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhat you did for the Ashanti Region when you were the president and what you will do again if you are given the nod, is what you should preach about to the electorates,\u201d Otumfuo advised.<\/p>\n<p>The Asante King said John Mahama\u2019s visit to the Manhyia Palace is a sign that the NDC and his palace don\u2019t have any problems as was being speculated by some people recently.<\/p>\n<p>He stated emphatically that the doors of the Manhyia Palace are opened to all political parties, noting that his utmost desire is to see to the peace and transformation of the country.<\/p>\n<p>John Mahama, in his remarks, said he was at the palace to seek Otumfuo\u2019s blessings ahead of the crucial election on Saturday, adding that he would be a president for all if he wins the polls.<\/p>\n<p><strong>FROM I.F. 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