The main opposition, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has outlined specific conditions that must be met before the party will consider signing the Peace Pact proposed by the National Peace Council in the lead-up to the December 7 general elections.
Speaking during a meeting on Tuesday, 20 August 2024, with the National Peace Council at the NDC headquarters, National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia expressed doubts about the effectiveness of previous Peace Pacts, citing unaddressed issues from the 2020 elections.
Mr. Nketia pointed to the alleged killings of eight NDC members by national security operatives during the 2020 elections, which he claims have gone unpunished, as evidence that past Peace Pacts have not delivered their intended outcomes.
The NDC has put forth several demands, including the full implementation of the recommendations from the investigation into the violence during the Ayawaso West Wuogon by-election.
The party called for the prosecution of those responsible for election-related violence in the last election, emphasising the need for justice and deterrence.
The NDC is further seeking accountability for irregularities in the printing of ballot papers and is insisting on visible measures to prevent such issues in the upcoming election.
The party has also raised concerns about the integrity of the Electoral Commission’s (EC) systems, demanding a thorough investigation into the missing IT equipment from the EC’s warehouse.
Furthermore, the NDC is urging President Akufo-Addo to make a public commitment to respecting the results of the 2024 elections.
Lastly, the party insists that the Peace Pact should be signed by key national figures, including the Inspector General of Police, the Chief Justice, the Attorney-General, and the National Security Coordinator before the NDC will consider signing it.
