The Minister of Interior, Henry Quartey, has issued a clear warning that anyone who incites violence before, during, or after the 2024 general elections will face consequences regardless of party affiliation.
This followed reports of pockets of violence at several centers during the ongoing limited voter registration process, which resulted in the arrest of Collins Dauda, Member of Parliament for Asutifi South.
Henry Quartey, speaking to the media in Accra, reassured reporters that his organization is committed to guaranteeing a peaceful political process.
“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.”
He stated that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) would peacefully take over power if it is defeated in the next 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 hand over 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.”
