Okyenhene Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin says despite the warmongering by politicians, ahead of the 2024 presidential and parliamentary election, he is convinced that Ghana will exhibit her civility before, during and after the election.
He said Ghana has seen several successful elections under the Fourth Republic with higher stakes from 1992 till date, and have gone through successfully.
He added that the December 2024 election will not be any different from what we have witnessed since 1992.
Okyenhene made the comments at the Okyeman Nifa Royal Durbar in his honour as part of activities ongoing to commemorate the King’s 25th anniversary celebration.
He advised the youth and all voters to exercise their rights responsibly in the 2024 election.
‘We have done it before. Since 1992, Ghana remains stronger and together. On December 7, go to the polling center and vote for a candidate who can bring development to you.
“Go home after voting; you may decide to come and witness the counting process in the evening or stay home and listen to the results from the media. At the end of the day, one will emerge as the winner. If you lose the election, take a chilled drink; the sun shall set and rise again”, Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin advised.
He said the democratic gains made by Ghana can’t be eroded in the 2024 election but will continue to blossom in its democratic sphere.
Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin charged his subjects and Ghanaians to inculcate the heart of forgiveness and love for each other.
‘The musician, King Paluta, has lyrics on forgiveness. I think the song title is Aseda and it says, forgive me if I have wronged you; I have forgiven your sins. We must learn to forgive each other. There is no issue that can’t be resolved by dialogue.
In Akan, the difficult sin to forgive and forget is when your brother has an affair with your wife and vice versa; even with that, we still deal with the issue. During my 25th anniversary celebration, I have cancelled every grudge in Jesus name. Let’s love ourselves and help each other,’ Osagyefuo said.
He called on Ghanaians to exhibit the spirit of patriotism and selflessness, especially those in public service.
Adding that while stakeholders continue to advocate for better conditions of service for teachers, teachers must also reciprocate the gesture by executing their duty diligently and in love since the societal fibre rests on the output of teachers.
He said our educational system must place emphasis on skills development and entrepreneurship. In order to create jobs for the youth.
Osagyefuo applauded government’s investments in education over the years and called on the state to create the enabling environment for job creation in order to reduce unemployment.
