The National Peace Council is has called on the police to launch investigations into the violent events that marred the 2020 elections.
They condemned these actions and called for the prosecution of the perpetrators whose actions led to the death of some six people while others were left injured.
In a press statement, the Council sympathised with the affected families.
"While we express our deepest condolences to the bereaved families, we strongly condemn these incidents and call on the police and other investigative bodies to hold to account the perpetrators in line with the laws of the land.
“In the interest of preserving Ghana’s peace and democracy credentials, the Council calls on all those who are contesting the outcome of the elections to do so within the legal framework and the National Peace Council guided by the 1992 Constitution, Political Parties Act (2002), Case laws based on the 2012 Supreme Court election petition and the Regulations 127 (CI) among others,” the document said.
In their statement, the Peace Council further urged the two main political parties, particularly, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to stick to their commitment to peace by signing the peace pact.
In this regard, they called on the party to seek redress in court to address their rejection of the election results.
“Besides, the National Peace Council would like to draw the attention of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) about their public commitment to peace and non-violence when their Presidential Candidates ahead of the December 7, 2020 Presidential & Parliamentary Elections signed the Peace Pact on December 4, 2020.
“It is also worthwhile to refer to the admonition of His Lordship the Chief Justice at the event, where he called on all those who may have grievances emanating from the elections to seek legal redress at the Court instead of on the streets.
"It is from this backdrop that the National Peace Council encourages particularly the NDC and any other politician with grievances to use the laid down processes to address their electoral disputes," the Peace Council stated.
Latest Stories
-
Earth Day: CCCFS promotes adoption of ceramics to fight plastic pollution
19 mins -
Ten dead as navy helicopters collide mid-air in Malaysia
58 mins -
Kwadaso Onion Market: Traders relocated over security concerns
1 hour -
Organise your dumsor demo, we’ll choose who to partner for ours – Franklin Cudjoe tells Yvonne Nelson
1 hour -
Government to consolidate cash waterfall revenue collection accounts
1 hour -
‘Otumfuor is one of Kotoko’s biggest issues’ – Nana Agyemang
1 hour -
Bawumia travels to Italy and Vatican State
2 hours -
Bellingham wins Laureus Breakthrough award
2 hours -
2024 polls: Haruna Iddrisu predicts NDC victory in all 11 Upper West parliamentary seats
2 hours -
GPL: Berekum Chelsea beat Medeama to go fifth
2 hours -
Debt Restructuring: Government to reach agreement with IPPs in May
2 hours -
It’s time for Ghana to move from NPP and NDC – Abu Sakara insists
3 hours -
NCCE launches 2024 Annual Constitution Week in Kumasi
3 hours -
Dumsor: Yvonne Nelson criticises Akufo-Addo for taking Ghanaians for granted, proposes another vigil
3 hours -
GFA appoints Zito, Preko and Amadu to take charge of newly-formed male national teams
3 hours