PNC supports efforts at national reconciliation

Accra (Greater Accra), 13th May 99 ?

The leadership and some functionaries of the People's National Convention (PNC) on Wednesday visited the headquarters of the National Commission on Civic Education (NCCE) in Accra to express its support for the commission's efforts at national reconciliation.

Dr Edward Mahama, flagbearer of the party who led the delegation, said the PNC shares the same vision and will do all it can to sensitise its supporters on the need for reconciliation.

He, however, expressed doubt about the ruling government's sincerity to the reconciliation programme, saying the government continues to victimise people who are outside its party.

"The recent pulling down of a 65-room hotel is a typical example that shows that the current government does not believe in the court system," he said.

Dr Mahama said the PNC would want to see total reconciliation reflecting in government policies and programmes, adding that the opposition must be involved in the award of contracts.

He called for a halt in the celebration of the June Four uprising and other days associated with coups saying "the government must first start reconciling with people before it extends it hands to others."

Mr Larry Bimi, Chairman of NCCE who received the delegation, thanked them for the visit and assured Ghanaians that the commission is set on organising a public forum to address all possible mistakes of the past to ensure that they are not repeated.

He said to achieve total reconciliation, the commission sees the need for the past to be uncovered and dealt with before the country can face a peaceful future.

"This will open wounds, but it will be the best for those who were hurt and an opportunity for the offenders to make peace with those they had hurt in the cause of the struggle for national freedom".