As Ghana prepares for the December 7, 2024, presidential election, peace has become vital to the electoral process.

The country’s commitment to peace is evident in the upcoming signing of a peace pact by all political parties and their presidential candidates.

This ceremony, facilitated by the National Peace Council, aims to promote a peaceful electoral process and ensure that all parties conduct their campaigns to promote national unity and stability.

During the signing of the 4th Presidential Election Peace Pact on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at the Kempinski Hotel, Reverend Dr. Ernest Adu-Gyamfi, Chairman of the National Peace Council, addressing the gathering, emphasised the importance of peace in the electoral process.

“Office of the President of the Republic demonstrates a clear message about their commitment to the peace and stability of this country. I have always argued that Ghana is blessed to have leaders who will always choose the nation above their personal and party interests when it matters the most,” he stated.

Rev. Dr. Adu-Gyamfi also appealed to the political parties and presidential candidates to refrain from promoting violence and hate speech.

“It is my hope that signing this pact will not be just another public show but that all our aspiring presidential candidates will play their roles effectively, particularly after the declaration of the election outcomes on December 7, 2024,” he added.

The Chairman of the National Peace Council also offered words of advice to both winners and losers in the upcoming election.

“Those who win must know that their victory is only for four years and therefore should be gracious in their victory. I would like to advise those who win that they should be measured in their celebrations.

To those who will be unsuccessful in the elections, I appeal to you: do not grieve for long, for after four years, you will have another opportunity to come back, this time in a stronger position,” he asserted.