The Minister of Interior, Henry Quartey has assured the public that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is fully committed to a smooth transition of power should they not emerge victorious in the upcoming general elections.
The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) had expressed concerns about the willingness of the current Akufo-Addo-Bawumia government to peacefully hand over power if they do not win the December 7 elections. These concerns were fueled by President Akufo-Addo’s comments indicating hesitance about transferring power to an opponent he had previously defeated in two elections.
During a press conference, Asiedu Nketia, the National Chairman of the NDC, urged the NPP to prioritize a peaceful transfer of power for the benefit of the nation.
Speaking to reporters in Accra, Henry Quartey emphasized his party’s commitment to ensuring a peaceful electoral process and affirmed their dedication to upholding democratic principles.
He reiterated that the NPP would indeed facilitate a peaceful transition of power should they not emerge victorious in the impending general elections.
“As a politician, as a political party, it is our hope, it is our wish, it is our belief that by the grace of God, the good people of this country, the good work that we have done in infrastructure and in other interventions, they will give us another mandate.
“Perish the thought, and I say again, perish the thought, If they decide to give their mandate to somebody, we will handover peacefully and walk away, go to the drawing board and come back Insha Allah. But I know that the grace of God abounds and so we shall break the 8.”
He also warned that persons who incite violence before, during or after the 2024 general elections would be dealt with irrespective of political affiliation.
This follows the reported pockets of violence recorded at some centres in the ongoing limited voter registration exercise, which led to the arrest of the Member of Parliament for Asutifi South, Collins Dauda.
“Let me sound the wording again, You know my track record, I walk my talk. Anybody who goes to do something other than what is prescribed, we will do our best to ensure that the law will take its course and the court of competent jurisdiction will do its work.
“May I sound this warning that it will not be political vindictiveness. If anybody commits, whoever the person is, we shall ensure that the law will take its course.”
