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The president of the National Center for Civic Education, Josephine Nkrumah, has called on President Akufo-Addo to unequivocally condemn the violent political confrontation that took place in the Odododiodio constituency in Jamestown.
According to her, the voice of the president by condemning the violence and urging that calm be restored between the two parties, the New Patriotic Party and the National Democratic Congress, will have a great impact on the construction of peace in the area while the country prepares for the month of December. 7 surveys.
His comments follow violent clashes between supporters of the PNP and the NDC in Jamestown just after a peace walk on Sunday morning.
Several were injured and the PNP headquarters in the area was looted.
The president is scheduled to visit the area later today as part of his Greater Regional campaign tour.
Speaking on the JoyNews PM Express on Monday, he said: “I know the President is fully entering campaign mode, but I think this is a great opportunity for the President of Ghana, in his capacity as President of Ghana, to urge the two sides to address issues like these in a way that allows the law to take its course, to understand that there is a commitment from all of us collectively to build peace.
He added that: “Therefore, the president, first of all, must come in that capacity as president and speak on the issue of peace. It is important that you encourage both parties in that constituency, the large number of young people who will be there to see it. The words you speak tomorrow have great power to build peace. “
Ms. Nkrumah also stated that today’s President’s speech on violence should inspire confidence in the police service to carry out its duties without fear or favor.
“I also hope that the words you speak give the police the confidence to act quickly without thinking that they are stepping on their toes,” he said.
The police have not yet made any arrests following the violent clash in the Odododiodio area despite the existence of numerous video evidence for identification purposes.
In addition, he asked the leaders of the two political parties in the constituency to “express themselves and demonstrate not only by word but in fact that they are committed to a peace process.”
In addition, he asked for greater security for the president while visiting the area.
