Bawumia reaffirms commitment to peaceful polls in meeting with West African Elders Forum

Presidential candidate of the NPP, Dr Mahamudu Bamumia, has reiterated his commitment to peaceful elections in Ghana.

That, he explained, will help preserve the peace and harmony of the country. He said this when he welcomed a delegation of the West African Elders Forum (WAEF), at the Jubilee House on Monday, October 7.

The delegation, led by former Nigeria President Goodluck Jonathan, is on a pre-election assessment mission in Ghana ahead of the general elections on December 7. Also among the delegation is Kadre Desire Quadraago, a former President of the ECOWAS Commission.

The West African Elders Forum, an initiative of the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation, works on the promotion of democracy, peace and security in the sub-Region.

The discussions with Dr Bawumia centred on ensuring a peaceful election process in Ghana.

Preventing Conflicts
Speaking on the mission, Mr Jonathan stated that the Forum’s mediation efforts are part of a broader objective to prevent election-related conflicts in the region.

Describing poorly organised elections as major sources of conflicts in the region, the former president noted that the Forum’s mediation role is directed towards “ensuring that elections are conducted properly and that regional and international protocols governing elections are adhered to, to prevent conflicts.”

He described Ghana as one of the most stable democracies in West Africa, adding that the country has built a reputation for peaceful elections. “Compared to most African countries, Ghana is on the positive side and a good example of the practice of democracy. We are very hopeful that even the next election will go the same way,” he said.