The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) and other stakeholders are intensifying efforts to ensure a violence-free electoral process, as the December polls approach.

At a GJA-organised event, “Journalists for Peaceful Discourse,” speakers emphasised the need for responsible reporting and cooperation with authorities to prevent violence.

The GJA announced plans to train journalists to tackle polarising narratives, while the National Peace Council seeks to address concerns from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and secure their commitment to a peace pact.

The event, themed “Promoting Peaceful Journalistic Media Platforms Ahead of Elections 2024,” brought together journalists, representatives from CHRAJ, the Ministry of Information, the West Africa Network for Peacebuilding, and the Ghana Police Service.

GJA President, Albert Dwumfuor announced that the association will soon train journalists to confront and address polarising narratives ahead of the December elections.

He emphasised the need for responsible reporting and the protection of free speech.

During the panel discussion, speakers deliberated on key issues essential for a peaceful, free, and fair conduct of the December polls.

The National Peace Council hinted at working to meet the NDC’s demands to encourage them to sign the peace pact.

Director of the Police Public Affairs Directorate, ACP Grace Ansah-Akrofi, urged journalists to cooperate with the Ghana Police Service in maintaining law and order.