The National Peace Council’s reconstituted Governing Board was officially opened by President John Mahama, who charged its members with playing a crucial role in preserving peace and stability in Ghana.
President Mahama stressed the newly formed board’s duty as stewards of the nation’s conscience in a ceremony at the Presidency, calling on them to put aside partisanship and thwart any attempts at manipulation.
“Ghanaians are calling on you to rise above partisanship, resist manipulation, and become the custodian of our peace and the nation’s conscience,” President Mahama stated directly to the board members.
He acknowledged that a lasting peace is necessary for Ghana’s future progress and emphasized the significance of fostering public confidence in the council’s mediation efforts.
The President emphasized the 13-member board’s varied makeup and conveyed confidence in their capacity to work well with important stakeholders.
In particular, he demanded closer collaborations with traditional and religious leaders, the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), the Interparty Advisory Committee (IPAC), and the Electoral Commission.
In order to promote understanding and prevent confrontation, President Mahama also emphasized the necessity of institutionalizing pre-election dialogue platforms.
President Mahama mentioned the protracted strife in Bawku and other possible flashpoints when discussing the ongoing difficulties caused by chieftaincy issues.
In order to achieve long-lasting and peaceful solutions, he asked the National Peace Council to support current mediation efforts.
“Violence in Bawku has claimed numerous lives and displaced several households. Chieftaincy conflicts are also rife, and it is incumbent upon the National Peace Council to work assiduously if we are to maintain Ghana’s image as an oasis of peace in our sub-region,” he said.
In his remarks, Interior Minister Alhaji Muntaka Mubarak said that Ghana would host and chair the Global Action Against Mass Atrocity Crimes (GAAMAC), a major milestone in the country’s commitment to international peace and security.
“In a few months, GAAMAC’s headquarters will be moved from Switzerland to Ghana,” the minister revealed.
The following people make up the Reconstituted National Peace Council:
1. Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Fianu, SVD
2. Rt. Rev. Dr. Hilliard K. Dela Dogbe, Ph.D.
3. Apostle Eric Kwabena Nyamekye
4. Bishop Dr. Victor Osei
5. Alhaji Maulvi Mohammed Bin Salih
6. Sheik Salman Mohammed Alhassan
7. Sheikh Armiyawo Shaibu
8. Numo Blafo Akotia Omaℇtu III
9. Linda Teye
10. Dr. Abubakar Umar Alhassan
11. Georgette Francois
12. Susan Aryeetey
13. Nana Effah-Apenteng
Source: newsthemegh.com