28.2 C
Accra
Thursday, November 7, 2024
HomeNewsDr Asante: Let’s fast-track measures at curbing ‘secessionists’ attacks

Dr Asante: Let’s fast-track measures at curbing ‘secessionists’ attacks

Date:

spot_img

According to the Resource Person of the Governance Research Bureau, Dr Kwame Asah Asante ,measures to curb the escalation in attacks in the Volta Region by the so-called Western Togoland ‘secessionists’ must be fast-tracked in order not to create insecurity and prevent the people from voting in December.

Dr Kwame Asah Asante said if that happened the Electoral Commission may find it difficult to hold the elections, especially in the Volta Region, and even declare a winner, which would create a leadership vacuum.

In a statement issued in Accra by the Bureau, it said analysts believe that any postponement of the December 7 polls would leave Ghana without a president after January 7, 2021, which would not augur well for the country.

Dr Kwame Asah Asante, who is also a Senior Lecturer in Political Science at the University of Ghana, discounted conspiracy theories linking both the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) and opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) to the insurgency and noted that no justification could be established for such theories.

He said for the NDC the Volta Region was one of its strongholds and it had a lot to lose if the region was destabilized.

Already a measure of voter apathy was witnessed in the 2012 and 2016 elections in Ho Central, and the North and South Tongu constituencies, he said.

Dr Asante, with regards to the NPP, said the Party had been performing well in the region over the years and it would need its increasing share of votes to boost its chances of winning the elections.

Max TV
Max TVhttps://max.com.gh
Ghana’s Leading Digital Television And Terrestrial Box In Sports, Entertainment And More.
- Sponsored -spot_img

Stay Connected

559,997FansLike
1,397FollowersFollow
357,300FollowersFollow
48,363FollowersFollow
67,806SubscribersSubscribe

Latest stories

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

Related Stories

CAF announces #CAFAwards24 Nominees for Men’s Categories

The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) has unveiled the...

CAF AWARDS 2024: Kanu Backs Lookman for Men’s Player of the Year

Former Super Eagles forward, Nwankwo Kanu, has endorsed Ademola...

Mbappé frustrated with centre-forward role at Madrid – Sources

Kylian Mbappé’s start at Real Madrid has been far...

UEFA CL: PSG host Atletico as Inter face Arsenal, others

Wednesday’s Champions League fixtures are poised to deliver excitement...

Nigerians don’t treat GH Filmmakers right – Gloria Sarfo

Actress Gloria Sarfo has expressed disappointment in the organizers...

Emelia Brobbey curses Frank Naro over recent revelation 

Renowned actress Emelia Brobbey has cursed all those who...

How Dan Quaye’s inclusion in the 2006 World Cup squad was influenced by Hearts of Oak

When Ghana earned qualification for her first senior FIFA...

Shatta Wale threatens to ‘kill’ Black Sherif’s Career

Self-acclaimed King of Dancehall music Shatta Wale has threatened...

Kurl Songx confesses not doing well in the industry after label exit

Renowned singer Kurl Songx has confessed that his career...

Hearts of Oak will never be competitive again in Africa – Alhaji Farouk Al Wahab

Former Hearts of Oak management member Alhaji Farouk Al...