By Ashiadey Dotse
With just two days to go before Ghana’s presidential and parliamentary elections on Saturday, December 7, 2024, the National Peace Council (NPC) has released a statement urging Ghanaians to prioritise peace.
On Thursday, December 5, 2024, the country’s two largest political parties, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC), will hold their final campaign rallies in Accra. The NPP will gather at Legon, while the NDC will rally at Madina.
Last week, all 12 presidential candidates, including H.E. Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia of the NPP and H.E. John Dramani Mahama of the NDC, signed the 4th Presidential Elections Peace Pact in Accra. By signing, they pledged to ensure peace and stability before, during, and after the elections.
In a video released by the NPC, political supporters are urged to uphold their leaders’ commitment to peace and respect others with different political views.
Fouzia, an Assistant Programmes Manager at the NPC, shared a heartfelt message, saying: “The elections will come and go, but we remain one people. Someone’s opinion or ideology does not make another’s wrong. Let us respect and tolerate each other.”
The NPC also reminded supporters to maintain law and order during the rallies and throughout the election period. The NDC has added its voice, calling on security agencies to act with professionalism while ensuring the safety of all citizens.
As the campaign season draws to a close, the NPC’s message is clear: peace and unity must remain the cornerstone of Ghana’s democracy.
