Political parties and their presidential candidates contesting the December 7 elections have signed a peace pact to ensure a peaceful electoral process.
The parties and their candidates committed to maintaining peace before, during, and after the polls.
The Electoral Commission (EC) urged all political parties to accept the results of the upcoming elections.
Chairperson Jean Mensa reassured the public that robust measures are in place to ensure the elections are peaceful, free, fair, and transparent.
Speaking at the signing of the 4th Presidential Election Peace Pact in Accra yesterday, Jean Mensa, encouraged confidence in the electoral process and emphasized the importance of a peaceful and stable environment during the elections.
She reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to promoting peace throughout the electoral process leading up to the 2024 general elections.
Presidential candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the vice president, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, pledged his commitment to a peaceful election, while calling on all political parties to join his party to embrace civil and peaceful approaches during and after the electioneering process.
“I extend love to all my opponents and invite them to let us collectively show love to the people of Ghana by embracing civil and peaceful approaches during every phase of the election hearing process,” he stated
Furthermore, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, expressed his confidence in the country’s ability to rise above its differences and unite for the sake of peace and democracy, saying that “We have shown that it is possible to rise above our differences and unite for the sake of our country. As we head into the December 2024 polls, the ninth presidential election in Ghana, nine days from today, I am certain of two outcomes. Ghana will win, and peace will reign.”
He again highlighted the importance of ensuring peace and harmony during the electioneering process averring that “democracy goes beyond periodic elections, however, in relatively young democracies like ours, every election presents an opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to the Constitution and the rule of law.”
“My plea to everybody involved in the electioneering process, including candidates, political parties, electoral officers, voters, the media, security, and the general public, is to take responsibility for ensuring peace and harmony seriously, and to demonstrate that we are not reluctant Democrats,” he advised.
Meanwhile, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, expressed concerns about the lack of action against those who instigate violence, stating that this undermines confidence in the peace pact.
He emphasised that peace pacts must be backed by swift actions, or it risks being rendered meaningless.
