National Democratic Congress (NDC) Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia has reaffirmed the party’s refusal to sign a peace pact unless certain conditions are met.
During a meeting with the National Peace Council on August 20, 2024, he outlined six key demands, including requiring top government officials – the President, Inspector-General of Police, Chief Justice, National Security Coordinator, and Attorney General – to personally sign the agreement.
As the general elections draw near, the National Peace Council has urged political parties to set aside their differences and work towards a peaceful agreement, fostering a harmonious environment for the upcoming polls.
Maulvi Mohammed Bin Salin, representing the National Peace Council, stressed the importance of peace prevailing, urging all parties to prioritize harmony and tranquility.
“For us to be able to do that we will need your cooperation. For us to be able to do that we will need some amount of goodwill, [and] trust, for us members of the committee. So with that goodwill and trust we will be very much encouraged to do the best that we can,” he said.
NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia declared that his party will not forget past grievances and move on without assurances, demanding that President Akufo-Addo publicly pledge to accept and respect the results of the 2024 elections, ensuring a peaceful transfer of power.
He stressed that his party will not engage in any peace accord until the government fully implements the recommendations from the inquiry into the Ayawaso West Wuogon by-election violence, ensuring accountability and justice before proceeding with any agreement.
NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia further demanded that those responsible for violence and irregularities during the 2020 elections be held accountable through prosecution.
The party is seeking a thorough investigation into the disappearance of IT equipment from the Electoral Commission’s warehouse, ensuring transparency and justice before considering any peace agreement.
