President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has assured that the 2024 general elections will be peaceful.
He says that there cannot be development without peace hence his resolve to ensure a peaceful poll.
President Akufo-Addo said this at the grand durbar of the 2024 Anlo Hogbetsotso Za festival on Saturday, November 02, 2024.
“As we all know, without peace, there can be no proper development,” President Akufo-Addo remarked.
“The peace we are currently enjoying is the peace we will carry through to the elections on 7th December. I want to assure the people of Anlo, the people of the Volta region and the people of Ghana, that the elections, the forthcoming elections in December, are going to be free, fair, transparent, and peaceful.”
He also explained that the current nationwide tour he is embarking on is to thank Ghanaians for their support throughout his administration. He said he had plans of visiting the Volta region specifically to thank them, he was however, using the festival, which is the last in his tenure, to extend his appreciation to indigenes of the region.
The festival which was held in Anloga brought dignitaries, traditional leaders, and community members to celebrate the Anlo heritage and Ghana’s cultural diversity, with the Awoemefia (Overlord), Togbi Sri III, sitting in state.
The festival featured lively performances of songs, dances, and customs, highlighting the rich culture and traditions of the Anlo people, underscoring Ghana’s collective heritage.