Accra, Jan 8, GNA - The Christian Council of Ghana (CCG), on Thursday congratulated the National Democratic Congress (NDC), New Patriotic Party (NPP), and Ghanaians for exhibiting tolerance and peace during Election 2008 and the handing over from NPP to NDC. A statement signed by Reverend Dr. Fred Deegbe, General Secretary of CCG, said "The council observed closely the matured and professional manner in which the two gentlemen conducted themselves when the political tension was heightened, especially, in the process of collation and declaration of the results by the Electoral Commission (EC).
"What was quite unique about this election considering the huge investment, energies, time, and other resources that were put into it, was the level of political tolerance and patience demonstrated". The statement said Ghana had indeed become the beacon of democratic governance in Africa, "and rule of law in Africa and in the process made us proud on the international scene". It commended the media, Christian community, civil society, security agencies and other interest groups that contributed to the peaceful elections.
The statement said "The EC deserves a special commendation for conducting successfully the toughest elections in the political history of Ghana". It said "We, at the Christian council, see this particular election as a resounding victory for mother Ghana and, therefore, call on the two parties to work together in order to unite all Ghanaians for the common good of the nation".
