Nana Ainoo-Kwagyan III, Chief of Esiama in the Ellembelle District of the Western Region, has advised politicians and their supporters, especially the youth, to desist from insults and personal attacks of their opponents in the run up to this year's general elections. He said it was important to run clean campaigns based on current issues, and not indulge in actions that could disrupt the peace and unity in the country. He said this when Mr Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Ellembelle, called on him at his palace at Esiama in the Western Region. Nana Ainoo-Kwagyan said: 'What political parties must do is to use their platforms to explain their policies to the electorate without insults, vilifications and attacks because such actions have the potential to plunge the nation into chaos. ' He continued: 'Political parties must conduct peaceful campaigns to the extent that after the elections, the winners or losers should be able to call their opponents to congratulate them in a bid t o foster peace, love, unity and development.' He reminded MPs to constantly be in touch with their constituents and explain bills passed into law to help them appreciate their work as MPs. Mr Buah, for his part, thanked the Chief for the advice, and said his party would work towards ensuring peace before, during and after the elections. He, however, called on the Electoral Commission (EC) to stop introducing some policies, which were new to the country's electoral process. Source: Ghana News Agency WINDHOEK: Botswana's President Mokgweetsi Masisi has said the late President Hage Geingob was a true friend to Botswana, and will amongst others be remembered for the bilateral agreement that allows citizens to use their national identity cards to cross the borders between both countries. Speaking at the final memorial service for the late president here on Saturday, Masisi said he deeply valued Geingob's support as a senior Statesman, confidant and trustworthy partner in building the extraordinary partnerships the two countries and people enjoy today. 'We are all the better for having been touched by President Hage Geingob's influence and huge sacrifices. My confidence is spared that our two countries and people will leverage on the solid foundation built by Dr Geingob for us to broaden and deepen our relations and strong bonds of friendship between our countries and people,' he said. He further indicated that the late Head of State shared a common vision of unwavering determination to achieve higher leve l development of their people, noting that globally, he was a true Pan Africanist and a genuine believer in multilateralism. 'I recall fond memories of our numerous meetings and robust exchanges on the challenges facing our people and our resolve to act in unity and solidarity to address the common challenges and achievements… The goal of shared prosperity for our peoples,' Masisi said. Geingob will be buried at Heroes' Acre in Windhoek on Sunday. Source: The Namibia Press Agency
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