{"id":264693,"date":"2024-12-13T04:22:33","date_gmt":"2024-12-13T04:22:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/12\/13\/gba-condemns-post-election-violence-calls-for-national-unity\/"},"modified":"2024-12-13T04:22:33","modified_gmt":"2024-12-13T04:22:33","slug":"gba-condemns-post-election-violence-calls-for-national-unity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/12\/13\/gba-condemns-post-election-violence-calls-for-national-unity\/","title":{"rendered":"GBA condemns post-election violence, calls for national unity"},"content":{"rendered":"<br><div id=\"article-text\">\n                       \n                        \n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has condemned incidents of post-election violence that have marred the aftermath of Ghana\u2019s 2024 Presidential and Parliamentary elections. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Association decried reports of violent attacks, gunfire, and the destruction of properties, which have resulted in tragic loss of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThese unwarranted deaths are a tragic reminder of the importance of peace during this critical period,\u201d the GBA stated, extending its condolences to the bereaved families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In its statement, the GBA made a passionate appeal to all Ghanaians to preserve the unity and peaceful coexistence that have long defined the nation, urging tolerance even amidst divergent views and opinions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Association also called for an immediate end to all forms of lawlessness, including reports of property destruction and unauthorised attempts to take over offices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe appeal for calm and restraint as the nation transitions to a new administration,\u201d the GBA urged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To address these incidents, the GBA urged security and law enforcement agencies to act swiftly and decisively. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAll cases of infringement brought to their attention must be handled with dispatch,\u201d the statement emphasised, stressing the importance of accountability and justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As Ghana navigates this post-election period, the GBA reaffirmed its hope for a peaceful and united nation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cMay Ghana continue to be the bastion of democracy within Africa and beyond, and may our nation become greater and stronger,\u201d the statement concluded.<\/p>\n\n                <p><strong>DISCLAIMER: <\/strong>The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.<\/p>      \n               \n <!-- Post Tags -->\n                \n\n                        \n\n    \n                                 \n                                             \n                    <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has condemned incidents of post-election violence that have marred the aftermath of Ghana\u2019s 2024 Presidential and Parliamentary elections. 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