The National Peace Council has reaffirmed its commitment to engaging with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to address concerns surrounding the upcoming elections. This comes after NDC National Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, announced that the party would not sign any peace declaration ahead of the elections.
Asiedu Nketia expressed skepticism about the effectiveness of peace pacts, citing a lack of tangible outcomes from similar agreements in the past. He stated that signing a peace declaration “doesn’t mean anything to the party” as previous pacts have not yielded any real results.
In response, Reverend Ernest Adu Gyamfi, Chairman of the National Peace Council, emphasized that the NDC’s decision does not necessarily signal a risk of violence. Gyamfi acknowledged the NDC’s concerns as “initial” and “legitimate,” and assured that the Peace Council takes them seriously.
The Peace Council is focused on negotiation and mediation, and its doors remain open for dialogue to understand and address the NDC’s concerns. Gyamfi explained that the Peace Council has established a platform for ongoing discussions with the NDC to explore the best path forward.
The Council is ready to listen to the NDC’s concerns and has already arranged a meeting to hear their perspectives and work towards resolving these issues. Through open dialogue and collaboration, the National Peace Council aims to address the NDC’s concerns and ensure a peaceful electoral process.
