Accra, Dec. 3, GNA - Emperor Gaza International Foundation (EGIF) a Non
Governmental Organisation (NGO) that promotes the well being of people
with disability through sports has admonished Ghanaians to be tolerant
before, during and after the elections.
EGIF, which has over the months partnered Turkish Embassy in Ghana
to promote Disability Sports in Ghana, in a statement said, though the
election is likely to come with many challenges, they are convinced that Ghanaians
are capable of surmounting the huddle.
A statement signed by Prince Charles Sackeyfio, President of EGIF said
“we wish to appeal to all political leaders and their faithfuls to
conduct themselves in a manner that will not spark confusion.
“As a body that fights for the well being of the disabled and less
privileged through sports, histories of elections that ended in wars as a result of
intolerance from political parties had left many people
losing one part of their bodies or the other because of war.” The
statement added.
It said elections in other countries have resulted in social vices with
outbreak of war and this has stirred EGIF and the Turkish Embassy to
call for peace during this critical moment of Ghana’s political
history.
The EGIF boss advised that whichever party emerges, winners should be
accepted to protect the country’s hard earned reputation regarding the
conduct of elections.
In related development, His Excellency, Aydin Nurhan, the Turkish
Ambassador to Ghana, a patron of EGIF has also called for peace in the
elections.
“We have always believed in Ghana as a shinning example when it comes
to democracy, you have demonstrated to the whole world that you are a
force to reckon with and we believe the forthcoming elections would not
be different.” He added.
