Peace First: Presidential Candidates Pledge Commitment to Non-Violent Elections
The signing marks a pivotal moment in ensuring free, fair, and transparent elections across the country
- Peace: Political parties and presidential candidates pledge to maintain peace before, during, and after the December 7 elections
- The Electoral Commission ensures robust measures are in place for a peaceful, fair, and transparent election process
- Leaders stress that peace pacts must be supported by swift action
In a significant move to secure a peaceful electoral process, political parties and their presidential candidates contesting the December 7 elections have signed a peace pact.
This agreement emphasizes the commitment of all parties to uphold peace before, during, and after the polls.
The Electoral Commission (EC), led by Chairperson Jean Mensa, has urged political parties to accept the results of the upcoming elections and has reassured the public that measures are in place to ensure the elections are free, fair, and transparent.
During the signing of the 4th Presidential Election Peace Pact in Accra on November 28, Jean Mensa emphasized the importance of maintaining a peaceful environment throughout the electoral process.
She reaffirmed the EC’s commitment to promoting stability in the run-up to the 2024 elections.
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, made an impassioned appeal for all political parties, the media, and security agencies to work together to preserve peace, highlighting Ghana’s longstanding reputation for democratic integrity.
Meanwhile, John Dramani Mahama, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, voiced concerns about the lack of consequences for those who incite violence, warning that the peace pact would lose its significance without swift actions to hold perpetrators accountable.
