Former General Secretary of the Christian Council, Dr Kwabena Opuni Frimpong, has urged political parties to commit to zero tolerance for electoral violence and associated deaths in the upcoming December 7, polls.
Speaking at the Regional Peace Summit in Techiman, Dr Frimpong described the electoral violence that claimed two lives in Techiman during the 2020 polls as unfortunate.
“Our elections have been characterized by electoral violence, especially electoral death. Unfortunately, this area Techiman, they have witnessed that during the 2020 elections and now together with all the key stakeholders we want to commit to zero tolerance of electoral death that is our message”.
Rev. Dr. Opuni-Frimpong also emphasized the need for all stakeholders, especially political party leaders, to come together as the campaign season begins to ensure a violence-free election period.
“We must go through the election peacefully. We know every election has some form of tension, but it should not lead to death. Ghanaians must not lose their lives because somebody is becoming a Member of Parliament or a President,” he added.
Meanwhile, President Akufo-Addo has pledged to ensure that the 2024 general election is transparent, free, fair, and without violence.
He has warned those plotting to cause trouble during the election to reconsider their actions, stressing that he will not tolerate any acts of violence.
“We are going to elect a leader; we are not going to war. I want them to understand that my government will not allow any nation wrecker to plunge this country into a state of war and anarchy because of the election,” he stated.
“The election will be transparent and fair such that the verdict will be accepted by all, regardless of who wins or loses,” he added.
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