Former president John Mahama has assured the good people of Ghana that he and the NDC will not in any way disturb the peace of the country.
In his address to the nation on the night of Wednesday, 30th December 2020, the leader of the NDC stated clearly that he knows what it is to act in the interest of peace.
He said;
“We are being reminded that Ghanaians are a peace-loving people and Ghana unlike many other nations on our dear continent of Africa have not succumbed to war or been plagued with violence.”
“As a former president of Ghana, a county that I loved dearly, I am here to assure you that I know what it is to act in the interest of peace. I have always done so without reservation or hesitation. I know what it is to contest an election and to have the good people of this country choose my opponent to serve as their next president.”
“I know what it is to concede. I have done so before. In 2016 when the election was not called in my favor, I conceded. I concede in a congratulatory call to my opponent and then moved on after that, I concede in a public address to the good people of Ghana. I conceded not simply in the interest of peace and democracy but because I respect the will of the people. I did then and I still do now.
“So when I say that I will not concede this election, please know that I am not taking this decision lightly. I understand that it is not because of a desire for power, but because of dedication to principle and commitment to democracy.”
