Dec polls: ‘Let us avoid friction’ – Rawlings

Ghana's former President, Flt Lt Jerry John Rawlings has appealed to Ghanaians and other religious leaders to refrain from activities that might cause violence during the 2016 election.

He has also called on chiefs and queen mothers to play a leading role in guiding the electorates in the run up to the election.

This, he said, will unite the country before during and after the election.

“Things will heat up very soon but no matter how far it takes us, let's not take it to the edge. Let's engage the politics in a very sober manner. Let us not cause undue friction to destabilise the atmosphere. Whatever it is let's do it in a peaceful climate,” Flt Lt Rawlings  appealed.

The former President made the call when he led a delegation to participate in the final funeral rites of Osuodumgya Otutu Kono III, Akuapem Nifahene and Adukromhene at the Chief's Durbar Grounds, Osipim-Adukrom on Saturday.

Accompanied by his daughter, Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, Dr. Kofi Djokoto, NDC Constituency Chairman for Keta and a host of others, the former President recalled the sound advice Nana Otutu Kono gave his government and said it was a privilege to have known the departed ruler.

“The wish of Nana Otutu Kono, our ancestors and elderly people of Ghana is for a peaceful climate that will keep Ghana united, well and strong,” he said.

Earlier, the former President and his entourage had exchanged pleasantries with Nana Opese Konadu III, acting President of the Nifa Traditional Area and Chief of Awukugua and his colleagues who sat in state to mourn the departed Osuodumgya Otutu Kono III.

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By: Marian Ansah/citifmonline.com/Ghana