Question

In about 300 words, write on the topic: The Role Of Traditional Rulers And Religious Leaders Towards Peaceful Election2020 In Ghana

Answer 1

Every time Ghanaians go to the polls they come under the unique conditions of being driven by the current day expectations of their traditional leaders. The fear of losing their jobs and livelihood in the run up to election is a common scenario. They look towards their traditional leader to decide on which candidate they should support. The traditional rulers play a vital role in promoting their ideals and give more 'lip service' to the elections without actually taking part in any kind of politics. Ghanaian political parties are very largely controlled by the traditional rulers in the way that they tend to remain unchallenged. It is also a fact that they are highly respected and also pretty influential in politics. The mission of religious leaders is to turn Ghana into a constitutional democracy where all citizens can be included, irrespective of their economic or social status. Ghana should therefore emerge a democracy with effective electoral and legislative institutions that ensure the participation of all citizens in democratic affairs. It is the responsibility of the Traditional Leaders to lead the country's democratic transformation. In addition to building an inclusive democracy in Ghana, religious leaders must play an important role in carrying out the continuous and effective political reforms. At all level of the government, the religious leaders engage the public in fostering the people's democratic participation. They also have an ethical responsibility to engage the public to preserve and uphold the rule of law. They have taken a cautious approach towards electoral activities which has probably gained much for the whole country with the formation of the Federal Government.