GJA urges Akufo-Addo to restore law and order

The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has urged President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to take immediate and decisive steps to restore law and order in the wake of the 2024 general elections.

The GJA expressed deep concern over reports of widespread attacks on state institutions, allegedly carried out by individuals believed to be supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). These incidents have reportedly included vandalism and disturbances at critical government offices and facilities.

Speaking to the media on Tuesday, December 10, GJA President Albert Kwabena Dwumfour emphasized the urgent need for action to maintain the country’s stability.

“We are calling on the President of the Land, who is still President until January 7 and is the Commander-in-Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces, His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, to ensure that there is law and order and to ensure that Ghana remains as peaceful as it was before and during the elections,” Dwumfour stated.

He further highlighted the President’s constitutional responsibility to uphold peace and called on security forces to rise to the occasion and reassure Ghanaians. “I know it is his constitutional mandate to do that, and once he is still at post, we call on him to ensure that the security rises to the task to calm the tension of Ghanaians down,” he added.

The GJA also appealed to political leaders, civil society organizations, and all stakeholders to work collectively to de-escalate tensions and foster peace. The association reminded citizens of the importance of respecting democratic processes and maintaining order to uphold Ghana’s reputation as a model of democracy in Africa.

This call by the GJA adds to the growing voices urging calm and constructive dialogue in the aftermath of the election, as Ghana seeks to navigate this challenging period while preserving its democratic ideals.

Source: dailymailgh.com