Some dignitaries of both the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the governing National Democratic Congress have voted at various constituencies in the country.
The Presidential Candidate of the NPP, Nana Addo voted at the Rock of Ages polling station at Abuakwa South constituency of the Eastern Region.
A few minutes after casting his ballot, Nana Addo appealed to Ghanaians on his Facebook page to go out and vote peacefully despite the challenges.
“I just voted at the Rock of Ages Polling Station in the Abuakwa South Constituency. I appeal passionately to all of you to go out and vote in an orderly and peaceful manner. There might be queues, there might be hold-ups and there might be some local difficulties, but I appeal to you to be tolerant and vigilant.”
“Please be prepared to make the critical sacrifice of time. If we want change, we have to vote for change. I urge the Electoral Commission, security personnel and all the officials to do their work professionally. Let us make sure that the process is transparent and credible. Ghana is, then, the winner,” he added.
Former President Rawlings has also voted.
Wife of the President , Lordina Mahama also cast her ballot at the La Dadekotopon constituency, specifically at the Rangoon primary polling station while Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah also voted at the Suhum Community Centre polling station in the Suhum constituency in the Eastern Region.
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By: Marian Ansah/citifmonline.com/Ghana
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