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No peace pact until 2020 election violence dealt with – Asiedu Nketia

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The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has taken a firm stance against signing any peace agreement for the upcoming December elections unless there is accountability for the violence that occurred during the 2020 elections.

Speaking at a campaign rally in the Lower Manya Krobo Constituency of the Eastern Region, National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah expressed the party’s frustration over the lack of implementation of recommendations from the committee that investigated the electoral violence which resulted in the deaths of eight people.

Asiedu Nketiah emphasized that justice must be served for the victims of the past election violence before any discussions of peace can take place. He stated, “We cannot in good conscience sign a peace pact when those responsible for the deaths and injuries during the last election have not been held accountable.” The NDC believes that signing a peace pact without addressing past wrongs would undermine the value of human life and set a dangerous precedent.

The opposition party’s position comes in response to appeals from the Peace Council, urging political parties to commit to a peaceful electoral process. However, the NDC insists that without concrete actions to address past violence, signing peace pacts remains an empty gesture.

Asiedu Nketiah continued, “Peace cannot be built on impunity. We owe it to the victims and their families to ensure justice is served. Until then, the NDC will not be part of any peace pact that overlooks the need for accountability.”

The NDC’s demand for accountability before signing a peace agreement underscores the party’s commitment to justice and the rule of law in the electoral process. The upcoming elections will undoubtedly be closely watched, with the NDC’s stance adding a new dimension to the discussions around peace and accountability in Ghana’s political landscape.

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