The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has urged President Nana Akufo-Addo to take swift and decisive action to maintain law and order following the outcome of the 2024 general elections.

The GJA expressed deep concern over reports of widespread attacks on state institutions, allegedly carried out by individuals believed to be supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). These incidents include acts of vandalism and disturbances at critical government offices and installations.

Speaking to the media on Tuesday, December 10, GJA President Albert Kwabena Dwumfour called on President Akufo-Addo, in his capacity as the Commander-in-Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces, to take steps to safeguard Ghana’s stability and ensure peace across the country.

“We are calling on the President of the Land, who is still President until January 7 and is the Commander-in-Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces, His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, to ensure that there is law and order and to ensure that Ghana remains as peaceful as it was before and during the elections,” Mr. Dwumfour stated.

He emphasized the President’s constitutional responsibility, urging him to deploy the necessary security measures to restore calm.

“I know it is his constitutional mandate to do that, and once he is still at post, we call on him to ensure that the security rises to the task to calm the tension of Ghanaians down.”

The GJA further appealed to political leaders, civil society organizations, and all stakeholders to collaborate in de-escalating tensions and promoting national unity.

The association reminded citizens of the need to uphold order and respect democratic processes to safeguard Ghana’s reputation as a beacon of democracy in Africa.