Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has expressed optimism about Ghana’s resilience and unity as the nation prepares for the 2024 general elections.

Speaking at the signing ceremony of the Presidential Elections Peace Pact, Dr. Bawumia stressed the collective responsibility of all stakeholders to preserve the peace, stability, and the nation’s democratic ideals.

“We will come out of this election stronger as a nation. We are hopeful all sides will take some positive steps to preserve the unity, peace and stability of this country. We owe our people, particularly the teeming youth, that duty of care only this way would our resolve to create better and enduring opportunities for the future generations be guaranteed,” he said on Thursday, November 28.

The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) urged all participants in the electoral process to rise to the occasion and uphold the country's status as a model of peace and stability and live up to the peace pact being signed.

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"The eyes of the world are on Ghana. The world is watching, hoping Ghana will rise again to the occasion, stand tall, and shine bright as the star of Africa. I am full of hope that we, as leaders and followers, will live up to the peace pact we are signing today,” he added.

Commending the efforts of the security services, media, and other stakeholders, Dr. Bawumia encouraged them to continue their vital roles in safeguarding peace throughout the election period.

He also reaffirmed his commitment to working within the rules and fostering collaboration for a peaceful election, adding that “the only reason we seek power is to use it to deliver prosperity to the people of this country.”

The Vice President extended goodwill to his political opponents, urging them to join him in embracing civil and peaceful approaches at every stage of the election process.