President John Dramani Mahama has inaugurated the newly constituted Board of the National Peace Council.
At the ceremony, the president asked the 13-member council to intensify efforts to build public trust and uphold Ghana’s reputation as a beacon of peace and stability in the sub-region.
He underscored the need for them to stay committed to the role in safeguarding national unity and encouraged members to remain impartial and resilient in the face of political pressures.
‘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 admonished the Council to deepen its collaboration with key democratic institutions, particularly the Electoral Commission, the Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC), and the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), as well as traditional and religious authorities.
“The reconstituted [Council] must deepen its collaboration with the Electoral Commission, the Interparty Advisory Committee (IPAC), the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), and traditional and religious authorities. ‘Pre-election dialogue platforms must become institutionalised.’
He appealed to them to help in addressing conflicts, particularly the unending crisis in Bawku.
“As we speak, violence in Bawku has claimed numerous lives and displaced several households. Chieftaincy conflicts are also rife, and it calls on the National Peace Council to work assiduously if we are to maintain Ghana’s image as an oasis of peace in our sub-region.’’
On his part, the Minister for the Interior, Alhaji Muntaka Mubarak, disclosed that the Council is currently engaging stakeholders in a thorough review of the 2024 general elections.
The minister stated that the move is to help devise strategies that reinforce national resilience and peace.
He also announced that Ghana will host the Global Action Against Mass Atrocity Crimes (GAAMAC), reflecting the country’s ongoing commitment to peacebuilding and human rights.
Members of the Reconstituted National Peace Council:
- Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Fianu, SVD – Chairman
- Rt. Rev. Dr. Hilliard K. Dela Dogbe, Ph.D.
- Apostle Eric Kwabena Nyamekye
- Bishop Dr. Victor Osei
- Alhaji Maulvi Mohammed Bin Salih
- Sheik Salman Mohammed Alhassan
- Sheikh Armiyawo Shaibu
- Numo Blafo Akotia Omaɛtu III
- Linda Teye
- Dr. Abubakar Umar Alhassan
- Georgette Francois
- Susan Aryeetey
- Nana Effah-Apenteng
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
