Ghana's peace and stability mean more to me than anything - Mahama

Former President John Dramani Mahama, the presidential candidate for the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), has called on all stakeholders to uphold their roles responsibly to preserve Ghana’s peace.

 Speaking at the 25th anniversary of rural evangelism organised by the Catholic Diocese of Yendi in the Northern Region, he stressed that Ghana’s reputation as a beacon of peace in the sub-region must be safeguarded.

He said Ghana is known for its peaceful religious coexistence, making it the envy of many nations where peace remains elusive.

"My brothers and sisters in the Lord, Ghana is known for its peaceful religious coexistence. We've always been the envy of many countries in our sub-region where peace has eluded them," Mr Mahama said.  

He praised the country’s religious harmony as a cornerstone of its stability and urged citizens to cherish and protect this unity.

In a post on social media on Sunday, October 27, 2024, the NDC leader shared parts of his address, underscoring the fragility of peace by comparing it to a delicate egg that, once cracked, cannot be restored without leaving scars.

He indicated the critical value of peace in development, saying challenging every citizen to play their part in securing Ghana's peace during and after the upcoming December 7 polls.

With Ghana’s elections approaching on December 7, 2024, the NDC leader voiced his commitment to a peaceful electoral process, affirming, “We must never again unleash fatal violence on our people at polling stations, peacefully expressing their democratic rights to choose their leaders.” 

He pledged that the NDC would do everything in its power to maintain national peace and stability, stating, “The peace and tranquility of our country mean more to me than anything else."

Additionally, Mahama commended the Catholic Church for its contributions to Ghana’s development.

"Ghanaians owe much to the Catholic Missions for the progress we have made thus far as a country and as a people," he said, noting the church’s influence on social and educational development.

He encouraged the church to continue adapting to societal changes while staying true to its mission of sharing the Gospel.