General News of Tuesday, 9 April 2019Source: classfmonline.comLet's 'eradicate, eliminate inimical vigilantism' – NPP, NDCplay videoSamuel Ofosu-Ampofo and Freddy BlayThe National Peace Council, in a communiqué, has said the two major political parties have committed to eliminating party-affiliated militia groups in the country. “After an open and exhaustive deliberation, the parties agreed that vigilantism is inimical to Ghana’s democratic system and must be eradicated. “With respect to the immediate focus of the mediation or dialogue, the NDC is of the view that it should be the eradication of ‘political vigilantism in all its ramifications’ while the NPP is of the opinion that the focus should be ‘political party vigilantism in all its ramifications’. “Significantly though, both parties agree to engage in deliberations aimed at:1. disbanding vigilante groups operating within political parties or for political purposes2. prohibiting the ownership, hiring, or utilisation of such groups by the political parties or members thereof3. cooperating with state agencies and stakeholders in the total eradication of such groups or incidents of vigilantism in the country“It should be noted that the two parties are also committed to exploring other processes in relation to the elimination of vigilantism”. The two Chairmen of the NDC and NPP, respectively, Mr Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo and Mr Freddie Blay, signed on behalf of their parties.

Source: GhanaWeb April 09, 2019 15:33 UTC