The Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs has condemned ongoing rioting and violence related to the 2020 general election.
In a statement, it said the electoral process was governed by laws and that disagreements with any aspect of the process must be addressed and resolved using the appropriate procedures prescribed by the law, and not violence.
The statement added that the 2020 general election had been hailed as a success by observers so such acts do not augur well for the peace and unity, and could rather stoke disunity, division and hatred— traits that must not be encouraged.
“Ghana has earned the respect and admiration of many other nations due to the peaceful and lawful manner in which a previous election dispute was resolved. We, therefore, not only condemn these acts of violence and criminality but request that all well-meaning Ghanaian people who love this great nation should desist from engaging in them,” it said.
“Ghana is our only home so let us work together to ensure that, in the words of our national anthem, Ghana remains great and strong,” it said.