Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09ACCRA5
2009-01-05 12:07:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Accra
Cable title:
SUGGESTED PRESS STATEMENT ON GHANA'S ELECTION
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UNCLAS ACCRA 000005
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR AF/W
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: GH KDEM PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
SUBJECT: SUGGESTED PRESS STATEMENT ON GHANA'S ELECTION
UNCLAS ACCRA 000005
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR AF/W
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: GH KDEM PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
SUBJECT: SUGGESTED PRESS STATEMENT ON GHANA'S ELECTION
¶1. (U) Embassy Accra recommends the Department use the
following text for its press briefing on Ghana's elections:
The United States congratulates the people of Ghana for their
resolve and deep commitment to democratic processes as they
participated in their nation's presidential and parliamentary
elections. These elections, which a wide range of
international and domestic observers have pronounced to be
free, fair, and credible, have proven that Ghana is a country
that can truly take its place among the community of
democracies. We also commend Ghana's Electoral Commission
for its dedication, perseverence, and professionalism in
conducting these elections in a fair and impartial manner.
We have sent our congratulations to President-elect John
Evans Atta-Mills, with our best wishes for success in his
commitment to be a President for all the people of Ghana. We
have called on him to enhance Ghana's strong democratic
traditions as he works to unify the nation and build
consensus and confidence in established institutions that
will serve all Ghanaians.
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