Sammy Gyamfi, the Communications Officer of the NDC, has expressed deep concern over the potential violence during the 2024 elections. In a press conference, Gyamfi insisted that the country needed peaceful elections and urged all political parties to ensure that the polling stations are free from any act of intimidation, aggression, or violence.
The utterances of Gyamfi follow growing tension in the election process, along with rising cases of political violence that have marred the electoral process in earlier cycles of elections in the country. "We should ensure that the elections are held in a free, peaceful, and orderly manner. No Ghanaian citizen should face harassment or violence when exercising his or her democratic right to vote," he said.
He went further to regret that the country's peace and stability were usually undermined by the desire of political actors at influencing the process undemocratically. "The rule of law must be upheld. The security must act neutrally, while there must be strict adherence to electoral laws to avert violence," Gyamfi said.
In his address, Gyamfi also called on the Electoral Commission to ensure that all logistical and organizational preparations are in place to avoid any hitches that could potentially provoke chaos at the polling stations. He emphasized transparency in the electoral process, noting that just free, fair, and transparent elections could guarantee the respect of the people's will.
The NDC communications officer also appealed to the media to play a responsible role in promoting peace in the process leading to the election and asked journalists to desist from sensationalizing political conflicts that might further escalate tensions.
With the country preparing for the general elections in 2024, many citizens and political actors look forward to this election as one of the most peaceful in recent times. However, the risks of violence, especially at the polling stations, remain high, and it will take efforts from all sides to ensure a calm, peaceful, and democratic electoral process.
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