The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has appealed to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to swiftly restore law and order following the conclusion of the 2024 general elections.
The GJA expressed concern over reports of attacks on state institutions allegedly carried out by individuals believed to be supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). These incidents include acts of vandalism and disturbances at critical government facilities.
Speaking to the media on December 10, GJA President Albert Kwabena Dwumfour urged the President to take immediate action to uphold national stability and ensure peace. He emphasized the constitutional responsibility of the President, as Commander-in-Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces, to maintain order until his term ends on January 7.
The GJA also called on political leaders, civil society organizations, and all stakeholders to join efforts in de-escalating tensions and promoting peace. The association reminded all citizens that maintaining order and respecting democratic processes are vital to preserving Ghana’s reputation as a beacon of democracy in Africa.
“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.
“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.”
