The United States has commended Ghana’s presidential candidates for their commitment to peaceful elections, as evidenced by their signing of the 4th Presidential Elections Peace Pact ahead of the December 7 polls.

After a ceremony held at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra, the U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires, Rolf A. Olson, hailed the initiative as a pivotal step toward ensuring a stable electoral process.

“The United States commends the presidential candidates for signing the 4th Presidential Elections Peace Pact and congratulates the National Peace Council and the Institute of Democratic Governance for their tireless stewardship of this important initiative,” Mr. Olson said.

He stated that the will of the Ghanaian people must remain paramount, calling for an election free from intimidation or violence.

“The will of the Ghanaian people must not be thwarted by the threat of violence before, during, or after the upcoming elections,” he added, underscoring the importance of safeguarding the democratic process.

The peace pact, which binds all presidential candidates to uphold national unity and conduct their campaigns responsibly, is a key effort to maintain calm during the election period.

The ceremony brought together prominent national figures, including Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, Inspector General of Police Dr George Akuffo Dampare, Chairperson of the Electoral Commission Jean Mensa, and the National Chief Imam, Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu.

Chargé d’Affaires Olson also expressed the United States’ support for Ghana’s democracy, wishing the country a transparent and credible electoral process.

“The United States wishes Ghana a peaceful, transparent, and credible electoral process on December 7,” he concluded.

The ceremony reinforced Ghana’s commitment to its reputation as a beacon of democracy in West Africa, with all presidential candidates pledging to maintain peace before, during, and after the elections.