Daily Graphic, Pg, 15, Tues. Dec. 30/08
Story Rebecca Quaicoe Duho
THE former President, Flt Lt Jerry John Rawlings, has said that Ghanaians will accept either of the candidates vying for the presidency only when that person is properly elected.
“Whether it is Mills or Akufo-Addo, either of them will be accepted provided the elections are free and fair,” he said.
The former President said this after casting his vote at the Public Works Department (PWD) Polling Station in the Klottey Korle Constituency.
He said cheating would not give people the freedom to elect their preferred candidate and, therefore, called on politicians to respect the rights and choice of the people in the run-off.
According to him, freedom could sometimes come at a cost and, therefore, called on Ghanaians to be ready to defend their choice, saying that the country would not accept any fraudulent elections.
Flt Lt J.J. Rawlings was at the centre to cast his vote at 9 am, and his arrival was met with the usual thick crowd to cheer him on.
In his usual fashion, the former President took time to exchange greetings with the people around, after which he went ahead to cast his vote.
As at the time of his arrival, a total of 216 people had already cast their votes.
He, however, cautioned the security agencies to be extra cautious, alleging that people were using fake security identities to manipulate the elections, and said it would be in the best interest of the security agencies to be extra vigilant to protect their image.
He said the use of guns by people posing as security agents as a means of intimidating people would not work, adding that voters were more discerning and they knew their rights.
Flt Lt Rawlings called on the people to maintain their courage and keep vigilance to ensure that the right leader was elected for the country.
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