The Institute of Democratic Governance (IDEG) has urged the two biggest political parties, the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), as well as all Ghanaians, to put the nation first and resist violent tendencies after the Supreme Court pronounces judgment on the election petition case tomorrow, Thursday, 4 March 2021.
IDEG, in a statement on Wednesday, 3 March, said: “We urge fellow citizens, political parties and our friends from the media, to remain calm and uphold the peace as we await the decision of the Supreme Court. Let us not forget that in this verdict, democracy should be the ultimate winner”, the statement said.
“Further, we call on the NPP and NDC to live up to expectation and encourage their supporters to avoid engaging in violent and aggressive conduct that would endanger national peace, security and threaten our democratic gains.”
“Regardless of the outcome, we must all remember to put Ghana first and take the necessary actions to guarantee that our nation does not plunge into political turmoil”, the statement read.
It also urged the security agencies to ensure law and order as well as the safety of citizens through professional enforcement of our country’s laws.
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