We at Sankofaonline stand in unwavering support of President John Dramani Mahama’s resolve to honor the lives tragically lost in the course of Ghana’s 2024 general elections. Their sacrifice must never be forgotten—nor in vain.
In his keynote remarks at the Post-Election Evaluation Dialogue convened by the National Peace Council in Koforidua, President Mahama issued a solemn and powerful reminder: justice delayed is democracy denied. He appealed to the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and all security institutions to accelerate investigations into election-related violence and ensure every perpetrator faces the full weight of the law, without fear, favor, or political interference.
President Mahama did not mince words. The brutal events in parts of the country, he said, are an indelible scar on Ghana’s democratic progress—proof that the cost of impunity is far too high.
“A democracy that permits violence without consequence is one walking backward,” he cautioned.
He reiterated that elections must be about ballots, not bloodshed. And for the families mourning loved ones lost to this political violence, justice must not be theoretical—it must be swift, thorough, and healing.
The President further shared that the Attorney General is preparing a report for Cabinet deliberation to ensure that financial compensation is provided to victims and bereaved families. In his words, “This is beyond politics—it is a matter of justice and shared humanity.”
Commending the gains made through the Vigilantism and Related Offences Act (Act 999), President Mahama acknowledged that while its enforcement has curtailed militia activities, the broader challenge remains: to insulate security institutions from partisan manipulation and strengthen their independence.
The Sankofaonline team calls on all current officeholders, particularly those overseeing security and the electoral framework, to reflect deeply. Tenure is temporary—accountability is not. The people of Ghana, and history itself, will judge the choices made in the face of injustice.
This dialogue is not merely a post-election ritual; it is a moral reckoning. Ghana’s democracy deserves nothing less.
