NDC yet to take a decision on signing a peace pact for 2024 elections – Mahama
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has not yet finalized its stance on signing a peace pact for the 2024 elections, according to former President John Dramani Mahama.
Addressing concerns raised by NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia, Mahama noted that while the party has not reached an official decision, he understands the skepticism expressed by the chairman.
Asiedu Nketia, during a recent interview, voiced doubts about the effectiveness of peace accords, referencing past agreements that, according to him, did not yield meaningful results.
He implied that the NDC may not be keen on signing a similar pact this year. “Signing a peace declaration doesn’t mean anything to the party, as previous pacts have not yielded any real results,” he stated.
During a media briefing in Ho on August 16, Mahama clarified that the NDC had not officially decided against signing the pact.
He expressed an understanding of Asiedu Nketia’s point of view, particularly regarding the need for justice.
“I read the statement made by our Chairman [Asiedu Nketia] this morning and even though it is not a decision that we have sat and taken, I can understand the position that he’s coming from,” Mahama said.
Mahama explained that the chairman’s concerns centered around the lack of action following previous pacts. He cited the deaths of NDC supporters in past elections and the absence of investigations or compensation.
“He’s [Asiedu Nketia] talking about justice and saying that we should not glorify just signing a peace pact without acting to make sure that peace exists,” Mahama elaborated.
The former president urged stakeholders to focus on the foundational steps needed to secure peace rather than relying solely on symbolic signatures.
“I do think that those who normally clamour about signing peace pacts… think that just by signing that paper everything is going to be okay. He’s just telling them that everything will not be okay unless we go farther than just the signature,” Mahama concluded.
Responding to these comments, the National Peace Council acknowledged the NDC’s concerns and promised to engage with the party. Meanwhile, the ruling party, New Patriotic Party (NPP) criticized the NDC’s position.
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