The Professional Forum, a group aligned with the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has expressed strong disapproval of what it perceives as an attempt by the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) to misrepresent the NDC’s position on signing a Peace Pact.
The controversy arises from recent statements made by the NDC Chairman, who declared that the party would not be pressured into signing any peace agreement, a stance that the NPP has reportedly sought to exploit for political gain.
In a statement issued by Ambassador Sam Pee Yalley, the National President of the NDC Professionals Forum (NDC PROFODUM) emphasized that the party would not be forced into signing an agreement under any form of pressure.
“The NDC has always been committed to peaceful elections and has demonstrated this through its actions, not just empty words.
“The NDC has consistently called for a peaceful and transparent electoral process and has worked tirelessly to ensure that its supporters understand the importance of peaceful conduct.”
Ambassador Sam Pee Yalley, the National President of the NDC Professionals Forum
The NDC, according to Ambassador Sam Pee Yalley, may be open to signing a “genuine and meaningful” Peace Pact, but the party rejects any form of coercion. This statement was a direct rebuttal to the NPP’s alleged attempts to twist the NDC’s stance to portray the party in a negative light.
“We, the NDC Professionals Forum (NDC PROFODUM), are appalled, but not surprised, by the NPP’s predictable attempt to twist and distort the NDC’s position on the Peace Council’s request to sign a Peace Pact.
“The NPP’s letter is a blatant display of hypocrisy and dishonesty, and we will not stand idly by while they try to deceive the good people of Ghana.”
Ambassador Sam Pee Yalley, the National President of the NDC Professionals Forum
Criticism of the NPP’s Alleged Tactics
The statement from the NDC Professionals Forum further criticized the NPP for what it described as a cynical approach to politics, accusing the ruling party of playing “games” with serious matters of national interest.
The group also called on President Nana Akufo-Addo to address a series of incidents that they believe undermine Ghana’s democratic processes and rule of law.
Among the incidents highlighted by the NDC Professionals Forum were the military invasion of Parliament, which the group described as “a blatant attack on Ghana’s democracy and the rule of law”; the killing of eight young people during the 2020 elections, which they termed “a senseless and tragic loss of life”; and the murders of Ahmed Suale, an investigative journalist, and Kaka, an activist.
The statement also mentioned the Ayawaso West Wuogon by-election violence, labeling it a “shameful display of thuggery and intimidation.”
“We demand that the President takes concrete steps to address these incidents and ensure that those responsible are held accountable. Anything less would be a betrayal of the trust of the Ghanaian people.”
Ambassador Sam Pee Yalley, the National President of the NDC Professionals Forum
The forum’s statement emphasized NDC’s willingness to engage in peace processes, but only on terms that are genuine and free of political manipulation. The group’s call for accountability and justice reflects a broader concern within the party about the conduct of the NPP, especially regarding issues of violence and intimidation.
The NPP General Secretary Justin Frimpong Kodua in a statement expressed concern over the NDC’s refusal to sign the peace pact, suggesting that this refusal indicates the NDC’s intentions to foment trouble and violence in the upcoming election.
The NDC Professionals Forum’s statement is a clear indication that the opposition party is positioning itself as a defender of democratic principles and a proponent of peace—on its own terms.
As Ghana prepares for another round of elections, the exchange between the NDC Professionals Forum and the NPP highlights the deep-seated tensions and mistrust that exist between the country’s major political parties.
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