Ahead of Ghana’s December 7 elections, the United States has praised the country’s presidential candidates for committing to peaceful polls by signing the 4th Presidential Elections Peace Pact.
The US Embassy in Ghana issued a statement commending Vice-President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, former President John Dramani Mahama, and 10 other candidates for pledging to ensure violence-free elections. The initiative, spearheaded by the National Peace Council (NPC) and the Institute for Democratic Governance (IDEG), highlights Ghana’s dedication to democracy.
Rolf A. Olson, the Chargé d’Affaires of the US Embassy, emphasized that “the will of the Ghanaian people must not be thwarted by the threat of violence before, during, or after the elections,” urging a peaceful and credible process.
The theme of this year’s pact, “Pursuing Peaceful Elections, Non-Violence and Justice,” continues a tradition established in 2012. Key figures at the event included Electoral Commission Chair Jean Mensa, IGP Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, Chief Imam Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, and African Union representative Dr. Mohammed Ibn Chambas.
With candidates reaffirming their commitment to upholding peace, the world watches Ghana as it upholds its democratic legacy.
