Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has called on candidates in Ghana’s December 7 general elections to accept the outcome of the polls in the interest of peace and democracy.

Jonathan, who leads the West African Elders Forum and the ECOWAS mission to Ghana, is spearheading efforts to ensure a peaceful electoral process.

The forum comprises former presidents from West African states, dedicated to resolving conflicts that may arise during elections.

Speaking during a meeting with the National Election Security Taskforce on Thursday, December 5, Jonathan emphasised the importance of delivering a credible election.

He urged stakeholders to maintain Ghana’s reputation as a beacon of democracy in the region.

“We want elections that will be peaceful and transparent and credible, and then all the stakeholders will be happy. Just like the IGP said, we will plead with our own colleagues who are politicians to be peaceful.

“Only one person wins in an election, and so whenever you are going for an election, you should be ready to either win or lose,” he said.

Source: citinewsroom.com