The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference has condemned the violent incidents and unrest that have plagued the nation in the aftermath of the December 2024 general elections.
In a statement issued on December 10, the President of the Conference, Most Rev. Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi, expressed profound concern over the escalating violence and called on all Ghanaians to prioritise peace, unity, and national cohesion.
Since the declaration of the election results, various parts of Ghana have witnessed acts of vandalism, rioting, and attacks on government institutions. The unrest has resulted in the loss of lives, the destruction of properties, and heightened tensions across the country.
The Bishops’ Conference described the situation as unacceptable, warning that such actions threaten the democratic fabric of the nation.
The Conference emphasised that these violent actions are contrary to the values of peace, unity, and respect for life that define the Ghanaian spirit.
They called for an immediate cessation of all hostilities and urged citizens to uphold the peace that has characterized Ghana’s democratic journey over the years.
“We, the Catholic Bishops of Ghana, express deep concern over the violence and unrest that have erupted following the 2024 general elections. We condemn in the strongest terms the acts of violence, rioting, and looting that have disrupted peace and stability in parts of our beloved country. This wave of unrest has led to the loss of lives, destruction of property, and deepened divisions among our citizens. Such actions are unacceptable and go against the core values of peace, unity, and respect for life that we, as a nation, hold dear.
“We call for an immediate cessation of all violent activities and urge all Ghanaians to uphold the peace that has been a hallmark of our democratic processes. The use of violence, intimidation, and destruction to express political disagreement not only undermines the principles of democracy but also destabilizes our society, bringing harm to the most vulnerable among us.”
The wave of unrest has seen key government agencies and institutions become targets of attacks. On Monday, December 9, the head office of the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) was ransacked by unidentified individuals. This was followed by attacks on several offices of the Forestry Commission by groups reportedly affiliated with the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
In another alarming development, the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) faced an attempted takeover on Tuesday, December 10. Military personnel were able to intervene just in time to prevent the situation from escalating further.
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