The event held in Tamale was to enhance the capacity of the IPDCs on conflict prevention and dispute management especially in the hot spot areas of the Northern Region.

It was also meant to increase the Committee’s knowledge on the electoral processes to enable them execute their work well.

Mr Joseph Amadu Haruna, the Chairman of the Inter Party Dialogue Committee, urged members of the Committees to ensure that the political parties conducted themselves in a manner that would promote peaceful elections.

He urged the IPDC members to collaborate effectively with the NCCE, political parties, the youth, women, security agencies, district assemblies, traditional authorities, faith based organisations and community leaders to promote non-violence in the coming elections.

Mr Haruna urged them to enforce the electoral rules and regulations and the political parties’ code of conduct to achieve a free, fair and violence-free election.

He called on the Committees to also monitor the behaviour of the electorates and supporters of political parties who are often used by the parties to commit electoral offenses.

Mr Tijani Hardi, the Executive Director of RAINS, appealed to women and youth groups to help ensure that the elections are credible to bring about the needed development in the country.

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Source: GNA

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The new committee, seeking to quell any election related violence and facilitate peaceful polls in December, has Apostle Rev. Dr. Peter Peprah as its chairman, the committee has as members, representatives of political parties, civil society groups, the clergy, security agencies, youth groups, teachers and heads of departments with the District Director of NCCE acting as Secretary.

The two major political parties, National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) were fully represented and pledged their commitment to a transparent electoral process.

A Deputy Regional Director of NCCE in the region, Mr. Issahaka Zitor said Ghanaians must appreciate the democratic governance which the country has enjoyed for over a decade.

He noted political parties have the right to explain their ideologies as well as canvass for votes from electorates however such activities must be conducted in a civil manner devoid of insults and use of intemperate language.

The NCCE Deputy Director appealed to the committee to rise to the task and adhere strictly to issues and processes that promote free, fair and non-violent conduct f the elections.

He encouraged parties in a dispute to resort legally laid down process to address their differences and advised voters against selling their conscience to politicians who come with money and gifts.

The Deputy Coordinating Director of Asutifi North, Augustine Asi on his part called on the political parties and Electoral Commission (EC) to collaborate more in information sharing as inadequate information leads to mistrust thereby promoting dissatisfaction that usually spark violence.

He noted that the EC as a referee in the political discourse should be fair and firm in the discharge of their mandate to repose the confidence that the citizenry have reposed in them.

Mr. Asi appealed to the committee to be proactive in their monitoring, information gathering and resolution of conflicts and ensure all stakeholders abide by the rules and regulations that govern the conduct of elections in the country.

The District NCCE Director of Asutifi North in his welcome address, Mr. Elijah Osei Kwame said formation of the committee was part of the NCCE’s project initiated to focus on mediation and resolution of petty conflicts during the election period.

He said political intolerance was the major cause of violence in the country and appealed to members of the committee to intensify education on tolerance and issues likely to trigger electoral conflicts in the area.

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By: Mashoud Kombat/citifmonline.com/Ghana

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