After the general elections in 2024, President Nana Akufo-Addo has given security services a strict directive to take a strong stand against any acts of violence that endanger the nation’s peace and stability.
President Akufo-Addo condemned the unnecessary acts of violence that have tainted an otherwise admirable democratic process in his final Christmas address to the country on December 24.
He underlined that the goal of gaining political power must always be based on serving the people, not on coercion or violence.
“Our nation’s peace is sacred, and it will not be sacrificed on the altar of ambition,” President Akufo-Addo stressed.
“The Rule of Law will prevail no matter what. I urge the security services to take a firm stance against any actions that threaten the stability and harmony of our land.”
The President’s call to action coincides with heightened tensions and disagreements about election outcomes in several regions of the nation.
There have been reports of post-election disturbances, including vandalism against Electoral Commission offices and public property.
110 individuals had been taken into custody in relation to post-election unrest as of December 10.
The purpose of the president’s order is to guarantee that individuals who commit acts of violence are held accountable and to stop the violence from getting worse.
President Akufo-Addo also emphasized the importance of peaceful conflict resolution, stating that “peace is not merely the absence of conflict, but the ability to handle conflict through peaceful means.”
He exhorted Ghanaians to adopt this knowledge as a compass for their future.
People in Ghana, who have been closely monitoring the post-election happenings, interpreted the president’s letter as a comforting gesture.
