The Chairman of Ghana's National Peace Council (NPC), Rev Dr Ernest Adu-Gyamfi, has advocated for a crucial meeting between the Electoral Commission (EC) and all presidential candidates ahead of the upcoming December elections.

This proposal aims to provide a platform for candidates to express their concerns and ensure a peaceful electoral process.

In an interview with JoyNews’ Latif Iddrisu, Rev Dr Adu-Gyamfi emphasized the necessity of fostering peace among candidates during their campaigns and beyond.

He stressed that electoral campaigns should focus not only on policies but also on upholding democratic values and respecting electoral outcomes.

"Elections are won at the polling stations, and violence should have no place in our democratic process," stated Dr Adu-Gyamfi, highlighting the importance of peaceful conduct by political parties and their supporters.

Already, Ghana's major political parties, including the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP), have confirmed their flagbearers for the 2024 elections. Former President John Mahama will represent the NDC, while Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia will lead the NPP's campaign.

In addition to the main parties, other contenders have declared their intentions to vie for the presidency. John Kwadwo Kyerematen, leader of the Movement for Change, and Nana Kwame Bediako, heading The New Force political movement, are among those aspiring to contest.

However, the Convention People’s Party (CPP) is facing internal challenges that may prevent them from fielding a presidential candidate this election cycle.

Sylvester Sarpong-Soprano, CPP's Director of Communications, revealed in an interview with Asaase Radio that ongoing internal disputes and legal issues have hampered the party's ability to organize effectively and conduct primaries.