Ghana's National Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential contender and former president John Dramani Mahama has advised the public to avoid political campaigns that advocate for decisions based on religious affiliations. During a rally in Kumbungu as part of his campaign tour, Mahama addressed the populace directly and urged them to avoid letting religious prejudices influence their choices and instead concentrate on topics that would benefit the country as a whole. He cautioned that efforts to promote religious diversity could jeopardize Ghana's long-standing unity and peaceful cohabitation.
Mahama reportedly voiced his serious concerns about the growing trend of certain politicians basing their campaign rhetoric on religious beliefs, according to a GhanaWeb report. He cautioned that this strategy might turn into "a serious threat to Ghana's unity," particularly if people begin to view one another more in terms of their religious backgrounds than their common national aspirations. According to Mahama, "the issues that drive development and prosperity for all Ghanaians should be the focus of the elections." He urged voters to steer clear of messaging that seek to sow division along religious lines and instead focus on measures that could actually affect their lives and communities.
Mahama urged Ghanaians to oppose any attempts to introduce religious bias into politics, stressing the value of unity and cautioning that such messages could weaken the social fabric. He made the argument that concentrating on religious affiliations at the expense of important matters like infrastructure, employment, health care, and education would only impede the nation's advancement. Mahama asserts that voters must select leaders who are sincere in their commitment to tackling the problems that impact everyone since these elections will determine Ghana's course for growth and development.
Additionally, Mahama emphasized the NDC's track record of promoting inclusive development throughout the nation. The NDC has always been committed to uplifting all parts of Ghana without discrimination, he reassured people.
He explained that the NDC's development policy tries to help everyone, regardless of their background, and cited the party's history of assuring success throughout various regions. Mahama's message was unambiguous: leadership should prioritize measures that benefit the entire country, not simply particular groups based on religion or other factors that cause division.
Mahama fervently urged all Ghanaians to voice their opposition to religious discrimination in politics in his closing remarks to the crowd. He reaffirmed, "The issues that drive development and prosperity for all Ghanaians should be the focus of the elections," stressing that voters should be guided by policy rather than religious differences. He pointed out that the secret to creating a stronger, more cohesive Ghana is to select leaders based on their capacity to make tangible progress. As Ghana prepares for the elections, Mahama emphasized the value of unity as he concluded his speech. He hoped that instead of being influenced by divisive messaging, voters will keep in mind the need of unity and common objectives when making decisions.