Key Points
- Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is signing a peace pact.
- The pact promotes peaceful conduct during the elections.
- The event sends a positive message to party supporters.
Vice President and presidential candidate Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is set to sign a peace pact ahead of the December 7 elections.
Dr. Bawumia set to sign peace pact ahead of elections
The pact, organized by the National Peace Council, underscores a commitment to ensuring a peaceful electoral process. Dennis Miracles Aboagye, spokesperson for the Bawumia campaign, confirmed the announcement during an interview on Joy FM. “He is very committed to it. Despite all the back-and-forth, we have just one Ghana,” Aboagye said on Newsnite. The Peace Council’s event, scheduled for tomorrow in Accra, will include the customary signing of the peace pact.
The presidential peace pact, the fourth since the 2012 elections, asks political parties and their leaders to pledge to peaceful conduct before, during, and after the elections.
The public commitment aims to send a positive signal to party supporters to prevent violence and foster national unity. By signing the pact, political parties and leaders commit to respecting the electoral process, accepting the election outcome, and resolving any disputes through peaceful means.
The agreement helps reduce tensions, build trust, and promote a sense of responsibility among political actors. The pact has become an important tradition in the country’s electoral process, promoting peace and stability during general elections.
Presidential peace pact aims to foster trust and prevent violence
According to myjoyonline, earlier this month, former President and NDC presidential candidate John Mahama criticized President Nana Akufo-Addo and Dr. Bawumia for their absence at the National Peace Campaign launch. Mahama argued that their attendance was vital, given their roles in ensuring national security and peace.
He explained that he canceled a rally in Karaga, in the Northern Region, to attend the peace event in Accra, only to find both the President and Vice President absent.
He emphasized the need for the President and Vice President to prioritize peace efforts, especially amid growing security concerns. “I was told Dr. Bawumia was at a youth program on employment strategies,” Mahama said. “But if peace talks are ongoing, it is necessary for leaders to prioritize them.”
