Ban Ki-Moon speaks to Mahama, Nana Addo ahead of polls

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon has urged President John Mahama and Nana Akufo-Addo to ensure an atmosphere of peace as Ghana readies for its Presidential and parliamentary elections.

In a telephone conversation with the frontrunners in Ghana's elections, the UN chief said it was necessary for both leaders to continue to defuse tensions in the country.

Below are details of a statement by UN

Secretary-General’s telephone conversations with H.E. Mr. John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana, and Mr. Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, Head of Ghana’s opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) Today, the Secretary-General had separate telephone conversations with H.E. Mr. John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana, and Mr. Nana Akufo-Addo, head of Ghana’s opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), to discuss the general elections that are scheduled to take place on 7 December in Ghana.

The Secretary-General underscored the importance of an environment conducive to peaceful and credible elections, and urged the two leaders to continue their role in defusing tensions and preserving peace.

Bearing in mind Ghana’s history of political stability and peaceful elections, the Secretary-General underscored the need for all political parties to sign a Code of Conduct, which will greatly assist in lowering tensions and preventing electoral violence.

New York, 29 November 2016.”