Peace Pact could amount to nothing without concrete actions - Mahama
Ghana's 2024 general elections have sparked intense discussion, with key stakeholders emphasizing the need for tangible actions to support peace commitments. John Dramani Mahama, flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress, has been vocal about this issue, cautioning that mere words won't suffice.
Mahama's concerns are rooted in past events, including the 2020 general elections and the Ayawaso West Wuogon by-election, which raised doubts about the sincerity of commitments to peace.
Speaking at the Peace Pact signing ceremony in Accra on November 28, 2024, Mahama urged all parties to align their actions with their pledges, emphasizing the importance of genuine efforts in maintaining Ghana's reputation as a peaceful democratic nation.
“It is all well and good for us to commit to peace and recite beautiful platitudes. All the efforts at building peace before, during and after the 2024 elections would come to nought if undermined and if there is mistrust and insincerity. Mistrust is built through a mismatch between words and gaslighting on the path of those in authority.
“There is reason to be concerned that the signing of this pact, though well-intentioned, could amount to nothing if it is not followed by concrete actions to guarantee peace by the stakeholders and government.
“Events and happenings in the last election and during the by-election create considerable doubts about the genuineness of some of the commitments we might make today,” he stated.
Source: Lead News Online
