President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has re-echoed his commitment to ensuring that rise of political party militia groups do not see the light of day.

According to the President, the concept of political violence is shameful and offensive and must not be seen to be characteristic of the country’s democracy.

Addressing a gathering at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium in Tamale during the 62nd Independence Day anniversary on Wednesday, March 6, President Akufo-Addo reiterated his commitment said “I’ll spare no effort including the initiation of the relevant legislation to ensure that we rid our nation of politically related violence” adding that the people of Ghana “do not deserve to be toyed with in such a reckless manner”.

He also reiterated his readiness to initiate legislation to address the problem.

“That is why I am determined that hopefully the impending dialogue between the two major political parties, NDC and NPP succeeds. I will spare no effort including the initiation of the relevant legislation to ensure that we rid our national from politically related violence,” he added.

He also used his address to assure the people of Ghana that there will be no violence in the 2020 elections.

“There’s no room and there should be no room for violence in this whole process. It should be a contest of ideas that seek to win the hearts and minds of the people.”