Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, former President John Mahama, and other presidential candidates have pledged their commitment to peace ahead of Ghana’s 2024 general elections by signing a Peace Pact.
The ceremony, held at the Kempinski Hotel, brought together dignitaries such as former ECOWAS President Dr. Mohammed Ibn Chambas, Chief Justice Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo, Chief Imam Sheik Nuhu Sharabutu, and Electoral Commission (EC) Chairperson Jean Mensa.
The pact seeks to ensure peace prevails before, during, and after the elections.
Electoral Commission Chairperson Jean Mensa reassured Ghanaians of a transparent electoral process, emphasizing that robust measures have been implemented to guarantee free and fair elections. She called on political parties to accept the results and urged citizens to maintain confidence in the EC. Speaking at the event, Dr. Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), appealed to all stakeholders, including the media and security agencies, to uphold peace and safeguard Ghana’s democratic reputation.
Former President and National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer John Dramani Mahama raised concerns about the lack of punitive measures against individuals who incite violence. He warned that failing to act on such instances could undermine the significance of peace pacts. Mahama called for swift actions to back these agreements, highlighting the importance of building trust and ensuring stability throughout the electoral process.
