The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has called for the tangible actions to support the commitments made in the Peace Pact for the 2024 general elections.

According to him, mere words are insufficient, stressing the need for important actions against perpetrators.

Speaking at the Peace Pact signing ceremony in Accra on November 28, 2024, Mahama emphasised that any mistrust or lack of sincerity among stakeholders could undermine efforts to ensure peaceful elections.

He expressed concern over past incidents, such as the 2020 general elections and the Ayawaso West Wuogon by-election, which he believes have raised doubts about the authenticity of peace commitments.

“It is all well and good for us to commit to peace and recite beautiful platitudes. All the efforts at building peace before, during and after the 2024 elections would come to nought if undermined and if there is mistrust and insincerity. Mistrust is built through a mismatch between words and gaslighting on the path of those in authority.”

“There is reason to be concerned that the signing of this pact, though well-intentioned, could amount to nothing if it is not followed by concrete actions to guarantee peace by the stakeholders and government.

He added, “Recent events, including the last election and the Ayawaso West Wuogon by-election, have raised significant doubts about the sincerity of some of the commitments we make today.”