Refusing to vote ‘makes no sense’ – Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has urged all Ghanaians to make time to exercise their sovereign right in the making of government in the country in tomorrow’s presidential and parliamentary elections.

He said while addressing the nation ahead of the polls on Sunday, December 6 that the country has enviable democratic and electoral records especially in the Fourth Republic.

To him, the idea of one refusing to exercise their responsibility in the selection of leaders in the country should not be tolerated.

“We should all remember the words of an ancient philosopher, who said, and I quote “the punishment suffered by the wise who refuse to take part in the government, is to live under the government of worse men”. Using your God-given and constitutional rights costs nothing, but staying home can come at a very steep price. So, I entreat all eligible voters to turn out in your numbers, cast your vote, and, thereby, exercise your sovereign right to the making of government in the country.

“As President of the Republic and Commander-in-Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces, it is my responsibility to guarantee the peace of the nation. It is, thus, crucial that tomorrow’s vote be conducted in an atmosphere of peace and security, devoid of intimidation and violence. The Ghanaian people are entitled to go about the exercise of their civic duties in peace and in freedom” he said.

He added, “The security services have assured me that they have made adequate preparations to protect the sanctity of the process. They have assured me of their determination to carry out their duties without fear or favour. Improper behaviour by any citizen, no matter their political colour, will not be tolerated, and I am encouraged by the assurance by the Inspector General of Police, as well as by the heads of the other security services, that they will be even-handed in their response to issues. That is the only way the rule of law can be upheld”