Former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan has urged candidates in the upcoming general elections to accept the results in the spirit of peace and democracy.
Goodluck Jonathan, who leads the West African Elders Forum and the ECOWAS mission to Ghana, is at the forefront of efforts to promote a peaceful electoral process.
The West African Elders Forum, made up of former Presidents from the region, focuses on resolving election-related conflicts.
During a meeting with the National Election Security Taskforce on Thursday, December 5, Mr Jonathan stressed the need for a credible election, calling on all stakeholders to uphold Ghana’s status as a regional beacon of democracy.
“We seek elections that are peaceful, transparent, and credible, so all stakeholders will be satisfied. As the IGP mentioned, we appeal to our fellow politicians to embrace peace. Remember, only one candidate can win, and everyone should be prepared to either win or lose,” he said.
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