The Executive Secretary of the National Peace Council, George Amoh, has announced plans to conduct a public education campaign on the council’s mandates.
This decision comes in response to the council’s criticisms following the violent incidents during the 2020 elections.
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has been vocal about its dissatisfaction with the Peace Council’s handling of election-related violence.
The party has raised several issues, including the lack of accountability for the deaths and violence reported in the Techiman South and Ayawaso West Wuogon constituencies.
Despite a committee report recommending actions, the recommendations have not been followed through, and the NDC accuses the Peace Council of remaining silent on these matters.
In addressing these concerns, Amoh stated that the Peace Council has issued statements regarding the incidents, which are available on its website.
However, he acknowledged that the council’s capabilities are limited. He called for support from other institutions, such as the House of Chiefs and the Council of State, to address unresolved issues.
Amoh emphasized the need for public education to clarify the Peace Council’s role and limitations.
“We need to educate the public on what the Peace Council can and cannot do.
Our mandate does not extend to pronouncing on some issues or enforcing actions. Even the condemnation some call for is not within our statutory powers,” Amoh explained.
He noted that the courts have the authority to address specific issues, and the Peace Council’s role is more focused on mediation and dialogue rather than enforcement.
In response to the Peace Council’s current efforts, NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia outlined conditions that the party insists must be met before signing the proposed peace pact.
These include the full implementation of the investigations into the Ayawaso West Wuogon violence, the prosecution of those responsible for electoral violence, and assurances from the President regarding respect for the outcome of the 2024 elections.
The NDC also demands that critical figures such as the Inspector General of Police, Chief Justice, Attorney-General, and National Security Coordinator sign the peace pact.
Asiedu Nketia expressed these demands in an exclusive interview with TV3, underscoring the party’s concerns about the need for tangible commitments and accountability from the government and relevant institutions.
