The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has called on the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to reconsider its decision not to sign the 2024 Election Peace Accord, expressing concerns over potential unrest ahead of the December polls.
This appeal follows comments made by NDC National Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, who recently declared in an interview that the NDC would not commit to a peace declaration before the upcoming general elections.
In a statement, the NPP condemned the remarks, labeling them as “unfortunate” and “incendiary,” and criticized the NDC for allegedly fostering an atmosphere of fear and suspicion among its supporters. The NPP argued that such actions could lead to a rejection of the 2024 election results by the NDC’s supporters, should the party lose.
Signed by NPP General Secretary Justin Frimpong Kodua, the statement reaffirmed the NPP’s unwavering commitment to ensuring peace and stability in Ghana before, during, and after the elections. The NPP emphasized its consistent adherence to the Peace Accord since 2008, regardless of whether the party was in power or in opposition, and cited its signing of the accord in 2016 despite challenging the 2012 election results in court.
The NPP called on the NDC to put national interest above partisan politics and to avoid making statements that could escalate tensions. The party also appealed to the National Peace Council, Civil Society Organizations, religious and traditional leaders, and all Ghanaians to condemn the NDC’s stance and encourage a commitment to peace.
Finally, the NPP reminded the NDC that Ghanaians are a peace-loving people and that the will of the people will prevail, regardless of the outcome of the 2024 general elections.
