Politics of Thursday, 8 September 2016

Source: Flagstaff House Communications Bureau

Don't vote for divisive leaders - Amissah-Arthur

Vice President, Paa Kwesi Bekoe Amissah Arthur addressing Damango residents Vice President, Paa Kwesi Bekoe Amissah Arthur addressing Damango residents

Vice President Kwesi Amissah-Arthur has called on the electorates to vote for a leader who represents peace and stability for the country.

Mr Amissah-Arthur says peace and stability form the foundation for social and economic progress and it is therefore important that Ghanaians elect a leader who is not divisive.

He said this when he paid a courtesy call on the paramount chief of Buipe, Buipewura Abdulai Jinapor II.

The Vice President said Mr Mahama has not only got a solid record of achievement behind him as president, but also he has a strong government and a united party as a result of his unifying skills and good leadership.

For his part, the Buipewura Abdulai Jinapor II in a statement delivered on his behalf called for a violence-free elections.

Buipewura Jinapor II also commended the government of President John Mahama for the numerous developmental projects in the Gonja area and across the country.