The Eastern Regional Secretariat of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has strongly condemned the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for allegedly inciting Muslims against Christians ahead of Ghana’s December 7 polls. Apexnewsgh reports
The controversy began when NPP’s Eastern Regional Chairman, Jeff Konadu Addo, suggested that if Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia loses the presidential election, future Muslim candidates may not receive Christian support. Konadu urged Muslims to unite behind Bawumia, Ghana’s first Muslim presidential candidate.
The NDC slammed Konadu’s remarks as divisive and reckless, claiming they promote religious conflict. In a statement, NDC’s Eastern Regional Chairman, Mark Oliver Kevor, emphasized that campaigning based on religion threatens Ghana’s fragile democracy.
The NDC called for issue-based campaigns, urging voters to reject politicians exploiting religious or ethnic divisions. The party highlighted former President John Dramani Mahama’s commitment to unity, citing policies benefiting Muslim communities during the NDC’s tenure.
Mahama’s campaign focuses on rescuing Ghana from economic hardship, creating jobs, and improving citizens’ lives, rather than religious or ethnic affiliations.
The NDC appealed to faith-based organizations, religious leaders, and civil society to condemn the NPP’s alleged disuniting campaign strategy, stressing the need to safeguard Ghana’s democracy.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com/Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen
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