Political Parties sign Peace Pact ahead of December elections
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) has 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 on Thursday, November 28, 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.
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), made a passionate appeal to political parties, the media, and security agencies to preserve peace during and after the elections. He stressed the need for all actors to ensure peace prevails, emphasizing that Ghana has always passed the test of democracy during elections.
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 they risk being rendered meaningless.
Source: citinewsroom
