The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party, Lawyer Justin Frimpong Koduah has emphasized the party’s commitment to ensuring free and fair elections ahead of it Saturday, January 27 parliamentary primaries.
In a press conference held on Monday, January 22 2024 at the New Patriotic Party’s regional office in Kumasi, Lawyer Koduah outlined a set of rules and regulations aimed at fostering an environment where every citizen feels empowered to exercise their right to vote without interference.
During the press conference, Lawyer Koduah expressed the party’s strong belief in the importance of allowing voters to freely access polling centers without any external pressures.
“We believe that everyone should be allowed to feel free to walk to the polling centre to cast their votes. It is of this belief that we have made the statement that no one should camp delegates at any place.”
Lawyer Justin Frimpong Koduah
Emphasizing the significance of maintaining the secrecy of the ballot, Lawyer Koduah issued a stern warning against voters who engage in the practice of taking pictures of their marked ballots.
According him, such conduct goes against the rules and regulations that guides the party’s primaries, hence individuals who engages in such conduct would have their vote nullified and equally be subjected to the laws of the country.
Furthermore, the General Secretary of the ruling New Patriotic Party underscored the party’s commitment to upholding the integrity of the electoral process and urged party members and the public to adhere to the outlined rules.
He encouraged citizens to report any instances of electoral misconduct or attempts to undermine the fairness of the elections.
In response to questions from journalists, Lawyer Koduah assured the public that the party would collaborate closely with all the law enforcement agencies in the country especially the Ghana Polic Service to monitor and address any potential violations during the upcoming elections.
NPP General Secretary Urges Party Members to Uphold Respect for Asantehene
On the other hand, Lawyer Justin Frimpong Koduah, the General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party issued a stern caution to party members regarding the expression of sensitive comments about Asanteman and it traditional leaders.
Highlighting the historical significance of Asanteman and the Ashanti region in shaping the nation’s history, Lawyer Koduah emphasized the party’s unwavering respect for Asanteman and its people.
“Our history has been shaped and supported by Asanteman and the good people of the Ashanti region, and as a party, we hold extreme, absolute, and undiluted respect for Asanteman, and most especially for our king and Nananom.”
Lawyer Justin Frimpong Koduah
Moreover, Lawyer Koduah expressed concern over recent comments that he deemed sensitive and potentially disrespectful toward the revered king and strongly admonished the party’s rank and file to refrain from making any remarks that could be perceived as insensitive or disrespectful towards the Asantehene.
He stressed the importance of upholding the dignity and honor of the Asantehene and the entire Asanteman, calling on party members to exercise restraint and caution in their public statements.
“The leadership of the party is on the ground and knows what to do to make sure that the respect for our revered king is maintained, and we caution that no one has the right to go on radio to make any sensitive comments, and that is the position of the party”.
Lawyer Justin Frimpong Koduah
In addition, Lawyer Koduah reiterated the party’s commitment to fostering a positive political environment that upholds the cultural values and traditions of Asanteman and it traditional leaders.
The General Secretary of the ruling New Patriotic Party therefore urged members of the party to engage in constructive dialogue and focus on issues that promote unity and progress rather than making divisive remarks.
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