The Peace Council has strongly condemned the recent shooting incident in Nyankpala, describing the act of violence as “unacceptable” and expressing deep sadness over the loss of life.At a media briefing, Rev. Ernest Adu-Gyamfi, Chairman of the Governing Board of the Council, extended heartfelt condolences to the families affected and the Nyankpala community.

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He emphasized that the incident should not have happened, especially in the context of the electoral process.“We are saddened by the loss of life and extend our heartfelt condolences to the families affected and the Nyankpala community,” Rev. Adu-Gyamfi stated.He further stressed the need to address acts of violence that undermine the peace and stability of the democratic process.

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“This incident is unacceptable, and we strongly condemn any act of violence tied to the electoral process,” he added.“We plead with all political parties to honour the pledges made by their presidential candidates to ensure peace in our nation. Elections should not result in bloodshed or violence,” he stated.Rev.

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Adu-Gyamfi has once again assured the public that the military will not be stationed at polling stations since the responsibility for election security lies with the Ghana Police Service.He encouraged all security officers to stick to this commitment, act professionally, and help avoid any further violence.

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Additionally, he called on the Electoral Commission (EC) to carry out the ongoing vote counting and results collation in a fair, transparent, and lawful manner.Rev. Adu-Gyamfi also appealed to all Ghanaians to stay calm and avoid any violent actions while the counting process is ongoing.

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