The Member of Parliament for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has urged all eligible voters to actively participate in the ongoing general elections, emphasizing the importance of voting as a step toward a brighter and more prosperous future.
Speaking after casting his vote on Saturday, December 7, the Majority Leader in Parliament took to Facebook to share his reflections. “Today, I exercised my civic duty and cast my vote in the ongoing election. I encourage all constituents to do the same. Every single vote matters, and together, we can shape the future of our country,” he wrote.
He further underscored the significance of the elections, stating, “This election is not just about choosing leaders; it’s about securing a brighter, more prosperous future for ourselves, our families, and our community. I urge everyone to take a few minutes to go through the voting process. It’s a straightforward and secure procedure.”
Meanwhile, the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Presidential Candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, expressed satisfaction with the calm atmosphere across the country on election day. After casting his ballot, he told journalists, “So far from what I hear around the country, there is calm. There is very little tension I can see around. I gather that people were queuing from midnight across the country, which shows enthusiasm.”
When asked about his expectations for the election results, Dr. Bawumia responded, “A victory is a victory. We just want to win, and by the grace of God, we will win.”
The 2024 general elections officially began on Saturday, December 7, with polling stations opening at 7 AM and set to close at 5 PM. Approximately 178,000 voters are expected to cast their ballots in the Awutu Senya East Constituency in the Central Region. At the Odupongkpehe voting center in Kasoa, voting commenced smoothly and peacefully.
On the eve of the elections, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo addressed the nation, urging citizens to approach the elections with peace, dignity, and cooperation. “The flame of freedom needs to be protected and constantly refueled. Ghana is known to be the beacon of democracy on the African continent. We should be justly proud of this and do everything we can to protect it,” he remarked.
He also called on Ghanaians to support the efforts of the Electoral Commission and security agencies to ensure a peaceful and incident-free election. “Cast your ballot in peace and dignity, tolerance, and mutual respect. We have a reputation to maintain as a nation of peaceful elections,” President Akufo-Addo concluded.
Ghanaians nationwide are demonstrating enthusiasm and commitment to shaping their country’s future through the power of the ballot box.
