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2024 Election: Apostle Okoh Agyemang Calls on EC and Political Parties to Safeguard Ghana’s Democracy

• By Ebenezer Albidar Narh
• November 19, 2024
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Apostle Okoh Agyemang, Leader and Founder of the Living Yahweh Seventh Day Sabbath Assemblies, has emphasized the need for the Electoral Commission (EC), political parties, and stakeholders in Ghana’s upcoming elections to prioritize fairness and transparency to safeguard the nation’s peace and democracy.

Speaking at the 16th Ghana Leadership Awards ceremony at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra, where he received the Overall Best Award, Apostle Agyemang highlighted that a transparent and fair election, regardless of the winning party (NPP, NDC, or others), would reinforce Ghana’s democratic values.

He urged the EC, security agencies, and the media to uphold the highest standards of honesty and patriotism during the December 7, 2024, presidential and parliamentary polls.

Upholding Integrity

Apostle Agyemang appealed for vigilance, integrity, and neutrality from all stakeholders involved in the electoral process. He prayed that their efforts would ensure that all political parties and their supporters accept the election outcomes peacefully.

Additionally, he called on Ghanaian youth to refrain from violence and resist being used as tools for political unrest before, during, and after the elections.

Celebrated Achievements

Apostle Agyemang, who attended the event with his pastors and congregation, was the standout personality of the 16th Ghana Leadership Awards. The ceremony, which recognized 32 deserving leaders across various categories, honored individuals such as:


 
Nana Ama McBrown – Actress and Media Personality
 
Bishop Dr. Francisca Duncan Williams – Ex-wife of Archbishop Nicolas Duncan Williams
 
Mr. Samuel Afotey Out – President of the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG)
 
Manye Naa Klorkor Asamanhie I – Biochemist and International Journalist, recipient of the Unsung Heroes Award
 
Ubor Magal Kuunboln – Konkonba Basare Chief for Tema Region, Government Leader of the Year
 
ADO1 Mrs. Caroline Ahiati – Welfare Officer, Ghana National Fire Service, Welfare Personality of the Year


About the Ghana Leadership Awards

The Ghana Leadership Awards, established in 2009 by Rev. Professor Emmanuel Yao Nash, aim to honor exemplary leaders in Ghana and Africa. The awards recognize individuals, groups, and organizations making significant contributions in areas such as community development, peacebuilding, political tolerance, accountability, rule of law, and human security.

Apostle Agyemang’s call for integrity, peace, and fairness ahead of the elections underscores his commitment to fostering a stable and united Ghana.


Source: Edmond Gyebi, Accra