Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Asiedu Nketia, has emphasized the party’s commitment to maintaining peace through transparent and credible elections.
Addressing supporters during the NDC’s “Enough is Enough” demonstration, Nketia declared that the party’s efforts to audit the voter register are aimed at preventing electoral disputes, which could lead to unrest.
Nketia underscored the importance of citizen participation in defending democratic values. “Democracy alone does not guarantee itself; it is the democratic-minded citizens who are ready to fight for their rights and for democracy. Today is our time to stand firm. We must not fail our ancestors or future generations. We must fight for peace, not war,” he stated, adding that addressing the root causes of potential conflict is essential to avoid unrest.
“To avoid war, we must address and eliminate factors that could lead to it. There is no room for complacency, we must not allow the country to drift into turmoil,” he declared.
Nketia also called on the Electoral Commission to heed the demands of Ghanaians and conduct an audit of the voter register.
He asserted, “In our democracy, we demand nothing less than transparent elections, which guarantee our right to choose our leaders. Every democracy faces challenges, and Ghana’s democracy is currently under serious threat. However, we are determined to overcome this. The resilience of Ghana’s democracy lies in its ability to confront tyranny and uphold democratic values.”
Chairman of the National Peace Council, Rev. Dr Ernest Adu Gyamfi urged the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to allow the Electoral Commission (EC) to clean-up the voters’ register before demanding a forensic audit.
Rev. Dr Ernest Adu Gyamfi explained that it would be of the best interest if the NDC waits for the EC to correct the errors identified in the register and publish the final voters’ register before making any demands.
The EC had previously denied the NDC’s request for a forensic audit and instead called for a meeting to address their concerns.
In an interview on 3FM, Rev. Dr. Gyamfi advised the NDC to engage in discussions with the EC, rather than airing grievances publicly.
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