The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has urged President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to take immediate action to restore law and order in the country, following the outcome of the 2024 general elections. The association expressed concern over reports of widespread attacks on state institutions, allegedly perpetrated by supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
These incidents, which include vandalism and disturbances at key government offices and installations, have raised concerns about national stability. Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, President of the GJA, emphasized the need for prompt action, stating that “we are calling on the President of the Land, who is still President until January 7 and is the Commander-in-Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces, His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, to ensure that there is law and order and to ensure that Ghana remains as peaceful as it was before and during the elections.”
The GJA also called on political leaders, civil society organizations, and all stakeholders to join efforts in de-escalating tensions and promoting peace. The association reminded all citizens that maintaining order and respecting democratic processes are vital to preserving Ghana’s reputation as a beacon of democracy in Africa.
“We are calling on the President to ensure that the security rises to the task to calm the tension of Ghanaians down,” Dwumfour added, emphasizing the importance of the President’s constitutional mandate to maintain law and order.
