Paga Pio applauds Prez Mahama and President –elect for their sense of maturity

Paga Pio, Charles Awampaga

The Paramount Chief of the Paga Traditional Area, Charles Awampaga has commended President John Dramani Mahama for his exemplary leadership and show of statesmanship in conceding defeat in the December polls. 

He said inspite the decision by Gambian’s President Yahya Jammeh, to reject the election results and relinquish power to his political opponent in the aftermath of the country’s election, President Mahama on the contrary had shown a deep sense of nationalism by accepting the outcome of the elections which saw his party losing to the opposition NPP. 

He however described President Mahama as an astute politician whose intelligence and good judgment cannot be contested since he has the interest of Ghanaians at heart.   

He said indeed Ghana will continue to be touted as the oasis of peace and a model of democracy not only in the West African sub region but beyond. 

Speaking to Radio Ghana's Isaac Asare, the  Paga Pio said it was for nothing that the country chose the path of democracy but had exhibited its principles to the latter. 

He was elated that since 1992, the country has enjoyed peaceful democratic governance and successful transfer of power, an indelible feat that has made the country the beacon of hope to the envy of many including the international community. 

While commending President Mahama for his demeanor and sense of maturity in the body politics of Ghana, Pe Awampaga also expressed his heartfelt congratulations to the President–elect, Nana Akuffo Addo on his ascension to the highest seat of the presidency.  

 He said Ghanaians did not only call for a change but also chose another visionary politician whose proven track record and profound vast of experience both locally and internationally is acknowledged by all. 

He expressed the belief that his presidency will work to actualize the policies of the party to ensure the speedy growth and development the country yearns for.

 For him, the Presidency of Nana Akuffo Addo will perform exceptionally to compliment the legacy of President Mahama in the area of infrastructure. 

He therefore appealed to the President–elect to practicalize what he refers to as a ‘Positive Discrimination’ by ensuring that chunk of the country’s resources are channeled to developing the underserved areas of Northern Ghana, where poverty is still endemic.

 He again urged the NDC and other political parties to rally behind the NPP administration and offer constructive criticisms where necessary to keep them on track.   

Pe Awanpaga also showed gratitude to his subjects and Ghanaians in general for the peaceful manner in which they conducted themselves in this year’s general elections.   

On the post poll violence, Pe Awampaga advised the perpetrators of such acts to respect the rule of law and desist from acts that will incite violence and dent the hard won image of the country.

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