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Let’s raise the flag of Ghana high
The general election is almost here and politicians are all over the place with their messages to convince the electorate that they are better than their opponent  and should be given the mandate to rule the country.
Sometimes, these messages are elevating and devoid of insults.Other times it seems the only way to convince the electorate to vote in ones favour is to use offensive language.
Many well meaning Ghanaians  have used many platforms to openly condemn this kind of campaigning which tend to create unnecessary tension in the country.
As a result of the peaceful manner in which elections have been conducted in Ghana, it has become a beacon of light for other African countries.The conduct of contestants in this election will ,therefore,determine the future of the country either positively or negatively.
In order to hold the flag of Ghana high, peace messages have been circulated through the media to educate people to be civil in their campaign so as to maintain the enviable peace that the country currently enjoys.
 Politics should be devoid of profanity and insults. Showing your love and appreciation for a political party should not mean attacking the personality of your opponent. What is important is the competence of contestants to able to deliver when given the mandate to rule
Democracy indeed does not prevent one from speaking his/her mind but we need to understand that it also does not give us the right to slander those who do not share our political views. Let’s raise the flag of Ghana high by ensuring peace in the days ahead.
Gloria Nyarko, Accra.