CARE Leader calls for peaceful and respectful elections, urges stakeholders to work together to preserve peace and uphold sanctity of elections
THE Leader of the Coalition for Accountability, Reform and Empowerment (CARE) Matthew Wale, who employed a character-assassination campaign approach in this year’s election campaign and sparked criticisms nationwide, is calling for a peaceful and respectful to prevail electoral process.
The former Leader of Opposition made this statement yesterday in light of the upcoming national & provincial joint elections.
“Elections stand as the bedrock of our democracy – the time when Solomon Islanders exercise the power in their hands to choose leaders and have a say in the Governance of our Nation.
“All Solomon Islanders must therefore respect the right of other Solomon Islanders and refrain from any actions that could disrupt the voting process,” Mr Wale said.
Mr Wale added that, “Our democracy thrives when every citizen can freely express their choice without fear or intimidation.”
The CARE leader also extended the call for peace and respect to endure throughout the counting process and the announcement of results.
Mr Wale stressed that all stakeholders must work together to preserve peace and uphold the sanctity of the elections.
“All political parties, candidates, electoral officials, police, and citizens, regardless of differing views and roles, must stand firm and be united in our commitment towards a peaceful, free, and fair election process” Wale said.
The leader of CARE concluded that peace and respect is everyone’s responsibility as the nation goes to the polls on 17 April 2024.
Mr Wale has branded other MPs of the 11th Parliament in the Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement as ‘Judas, Satan and Lucifer’ and other defamatory labels.
