A traditional ruler, Nana Yim Awere, Toasehene, has appealed to politicians to make realistic promises that could be fulfilled within their term of office.
They should be honest and tell the people during political campaigns what they could do with the resources available at their disposal and the time they have in the office.
Nana Awere said available resources at their disposal should be assessed and factored into political policies to help determine the development programmes they could offer within their period in office.
Nana Ayim Awere made the appeal when Madam Shirley Kyei, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Parliamentary Candidate for Atwima Nwabiagya South, paid a courtesy call on him at his palace at Toase in the Ashanti Region.
The visit was for the candidate to officially introduce herself to the chief and the traditional council and seek his blessings in the political journey ahead.
The chief said it was important for politicians to assess themselves before making promises on their campaign platforms in order not to deceive the people when they won political power.
“This is better than promising beyond state coffers, legislation, funding and the needs of grassroots.
The image of politicians are affected not because of lies, but wrong promises at wrong times.
“There is the need for broad consultation to understand what the people want and after assessment of available resources at your disposal, you can tell the people what you can do,” he stated.
Nana Ayim Awere stressed the need for peaceful campaigning among politicians to prevent unnecessary tensions which could lead to violence.
Madam Kyei, who was accompanied by some party executives in the constituency, thanked the chief and the elders for accepting her and offering pieces of advice, which would help in her political journey.
She pledged to work closely with the chiefs and people in the discharge of her duties if voted as the MP.
Mr Stephen Boateng, the constituency chairman, called on party supporters to remain disciplined and united than before to canvass for more votes for the party in the December elections.
Source: GNA
