The
National
Chairman
of
the
National
Democratic
Congress
(NDC),
Johnson
Asiedu
Nketia,
has
declared
that
the
party
will
not
engage
in
any
peace
accords
before
the
2024
elections.
Mr.
Nketia
emphasized
that
past
experiences
have
shown
that
these
agreements
have
been
ineffective
in
curbing
violence.
He
argued
that
instead
of
relying
on
symbolic
gestures,
there
should
be
a
focus
on
taking
proactive
steps
to
prevent
violence.
He
criticized
the
practice
of
signing
peace
agreements
only
after
tensions
have
escalated,
urging
authorities
to
speak
up
and
take
action
before
potential
conflicts
or
violence
arise.
In
an
interview
with
Joy
News,
Mr.
Nketia
remarked,
“The
declaration
doesn’t
hold
any
significance
for
us
because
none
of
the
previous
ones
have
been
respected,
and
they
haven’t
resolved
any
issues.
If
you
allow
violence
to
simmer,
it
will
erupt
regardless
of
any
declaration.
“That’s
why,
over
a
year
ago,
I
started
emphasizing
the
need
to
dismantle
the
factors
that
could
lead
to
a
violent
election.”
“At
every
point
when
something
is
happening,
I
urge
those
who,
in
the
future,
will
call
us
to
sign
a
declaration,
to
speak
out
and
stop
these
issues
from
escalating.
“Otherwise,
if
you
allow
these
tensions
to
build
up
and
then
expect
a
peace
match
or
a
signed
declaration
to
ensure
a
peaceful
election,
that
won’t
happen.”