The National Peace Council (NPC), in collaboration with the West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP) and other partners in the Election Situation Room, has been closely monitoring the ongoing election process.
This afternoon, the Ghana Police Service confirmed the arrest of four individuals in connection with a shooting incident at Nyankpala in the Northern Region.
The tragic incident resulted in the death of one person and left another injured.
In response, the NPC strongly condemned the violence, stressing that the killing and injuring of any individual during the elections is unacceptable.
The council extended its deepest sympathies to the families of the victims and to the local community in Nyankpala, as well as to other areas affected by similar electoral violence.
The NPC reiterated its firm stance against the use of firearms in any electoral process across the country.
This call for peace came shortly after the signing of the 4th Presidential Elections Peace Pact in Accra on November 28, 2024, where all political parties had pledged to ensure peace and stability before, during, and after the elections.
The NPC urged all political parties and their supporters to honor the commitments made by their leaders, stressing that these promises were vital for the continuation of a democratic and peaceful Ghana.
The council also called on the Ghana Armed Forces to uphold their pledge not to station military personnel at polling stations during the elections.
It reiterated that the Ghana Police Service remained the primary body responsible for election security.
As the polls neared their end, the NPC called on all Electoral Commission personnel to carry out their duties with the utmost professionalism and integrity.
The NPC also urged the Ghanaian public to exercise restraint, respect the law, and maintain order, ensuring that the election process remained peaceful and democratic.
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