The NDC Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has urged the National Peace Council to intervene and press the Electoral Commission (EC) to expedite the declaration of results for the 2024 general elections.

His comments come amid rising tensions and incidents of agitation across the country as anxious citizens await official results.

Speaking at a press briefing, Asiedu Nketia emphasized that the two leading parties, the NDC and the New Patriotic Party (NPP), have already declared their tallied results, which align with declaring John Dramani Mahama as the winner.

Despite this, the EC remains silent, which the NDC views as a dangerous delay that could escalate tensions.

“The two key players in this election, the NDC and the NPP, have presented their collated results, and the NPP has even conceded. So what is keeping the Electoral Commission from officially declaring the results?” Asiedu Nketia quizzed.

He pointed to the potential for unrest as frustrated youth at various collation centres grow impatient.

“The silence of the EC is becoming a threat to peace. The National Peace Council and other stakeholders must act now to prevent the situation from spiralling out of control,” he warned.

Asiedu Nketia also highlighted the role of the National Peace Council in ensuring fairness.

He noted that the Council previously spearheaded a peace pact among political parties but argued that peace cannot be sustained without transparency and justice.

“The Peace Council must show leadership by holding the EC accountable for this delay. Peace is not just about signing agreements; it requires all stakeholders, including the EC, to fulfil their responsibilities in a fair and timely manner,” he said.

He called on the EC to prioritize the national interest by announcing the presidential results, even if all parliamentary results are not yet finalised.

“You don’t need to declare all constituency results before announcing the winner of the presidential election,” he stressed.

Asiedu Nketia reiterated the NDC’s stance on maintaining peace but insisted that the EC’s actions are critical to achieving that goal.

“We have always been committed to peace, but peace thrives on justice. The EC must act swiftly,” he concluded.