The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has emphasized the need for concrete actions to support the commitments outlined in the Peace Pact for the 2024 general elections, cautioning that words alone are insufficient.
Speaking at the Peace Pact signing ceremony in Accra on November 28, 2024, Mahama pointed to mistrust and insincerity among stakeholders as significant threats to achieving peaceful elections.
Reflecting on past events such as the 2020 general elections and the Ayawaso West Wuogon by-election, he expressed doubts about the sincerity of some peace commitments, noting that these incidents had shaken public confidence in electoral processes.
“It is commendable to pledge peace and recite beautiful platitudes,” Mahama said.
“However, all efforts to build peace before, during, and after the 2024 elections will be futile if mistrust and insincerity persist. Mistrust is created when there is a mismatch between words and actions, particularly from those in authority.”
He called on all stakeholders, including the government, to align their actions with their pledges, stressing that genuine efforts are vital to preserving Ghana’s reputation as a peaceful democracy.
Mahama warned that without tangible measures to ensure peace, the signing of the Peace Pact could lose its significance.
“The events of the last elections and the Ayawaso West Wuogon by-election raise serious concerns about the genuineness of some commitments made today,” he stated.
Source: Adomonline
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