The six conditions under which the NDC will sign peace pact.

Samuel Ofosu Ampofo (Left), John Mahama (Middle) & Johnson Asiedu Nketia (Right).

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has declared that it will not enter into any peace agreement ahead of the 2024 general elections unless certain specific conditions are fulfilled.

This stance was reaffirmed by the party's Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, during a meeting with the National Peace Council on Tuesday, August 20, 2024.

While the National Peace Council urged political parties to eliminate animosity and work towards a peaceful election, Asiedu Nketiah expressed reservations about the effectiveness of past peace pacts, particularly the one signed during the 2020 elections.

He noted that despite previous agreements, eight NDC members were allegedly killed by national security operatives during the last election without any accountability.

To address these concerns, the NDC has put forward specific requirements that must be met before the party will consider signing the proposed peace pact, including addressing the lack of accountability for past violence and ensuring the effectiveness of any future agreements. The requirements are as follows:

1. Implementation of Ayawaso West Wuogon by-election recommendations:

The NDC demands that the recommendations from the investigation into the violence during the Ayawaso West Wuogon by-election be fully implemented

2. Prosecution of election-related violence perpetrators:

The party is calling for the prosecution of those responsible for the violence during the 2020 elections, stressing the need for justice and prevention of future incidents.

3. Accountability for ballot paper irregularities:

The NDC insists on accountability regarding the irregularities in the printing of ballot papers, with visible measures to prevent such issues from recurring.

4. Investigation into missing Electoral Commission IT equipment:

The party is demanding a thorough investigation into the missing IT equipment from the Electoral Commission’s warehouse, raising concerns about the integrity of the EC’s systems.

5. Public commitment by the president:

Asiedu Nketiah emphasized the need for President Akufo-Addo to publicly declare his commitment to respecting the outcome of the 2024 elections.

6. Signature of key national figures:

Finally, the NDC insists that the peace pact should be signed by key figures, including the President, the Inspector-General of Police, the Chief Justice, the National Security Coordinator, and the Attorney General before the NDC will consider adding its signature.

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