AFRICA/GHANA - Bishops: "Democracy is a gift that we must respect and preserve"

Accra (Agenzia Fides) - "Democracy in our country is a gift and we must continue to respect and preserve," write the Bishops of Ghana after the announcement of the official results of the presidential and parliamentary elections held on December 7 (see Fides, 4/12/2024 and 9/12/2024).
In their message, the Bishops praise the Electoral Commission for the peaceful and for the management of the electoral process. "We encourage you, who are the guardians of the electoral process," the Bishops write to the members of the Commission, "to maintain a constant dialogue with all parties, especially political parties, civil society and voters, to address all problems and ensure the integrity of the results."
The political parties are reminded "of the importance of unity in diversity. Political competition must be an instrument to promote national progress and not division." It is therefore necessary to take action to "address the challenges faced by the most vulnerable among us, especially the poor and marginalized."
Regarding the "fundamental role" of the media, the bishops ask media professionals to "remain objective, accurate and responsible in their reporting. It is crucial that the media serve as a forum for constructive dialogue, for the promotion of peace, unity and national cohesion."
Finally, in their message, the bishops call on Ghanaians to look beyond the election result and "to actively participate in nation building beyond the electoral process."
According to the official results published yesterday, December 9, former President John Dramani Mahama won with 56.5% of the votes cast, about 6.3 million votes. (L.M.) (Agenzia Fides, 10/12/2024)

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