The National Peace Council (NPC) has reiterated its commitment to ensuring peaceful processes leading up to and following the 2024 general elections.
Rev. Dr. Ernest Adu-Gyamfi, Chairman of the NPC, affirmed the council’s dedication to preventing any disruptions to the country’s peace during the electoral period and beyond. He disclosed during an interview on JoyNews’ AM Show on Friday, April 5, that preparations for this year’s election began as early as 2021.
This proactive approach, Dr. Adu-Gyamfi explained, was driven by the lessons learned from the 2020 general elections and the importance of a peaceful electoral process in 2024.
Additionally, Dr. Adu-Gyamfi highlighted that all regional chairpersons of the NPC have been assigned specific responsibilities to contribute to the council’s efforts in ensuring peace during the electoral period.
“Our preparation for this year’s election began in 2021 and after the last election, the peace council conveyed a high-level meeting in Ada to evaluate whatever happened in the 2020 elections and out of that, a dialogue for four days, we were given a road map as to some of the things we needed to put in place before this election.”
Additionally, he mentioned that the NPC has appointed peace ambassadors for various communities and is collaborating with opinion leaders to achieve its goals.
Meanwhile, the Peace Council has urged Ghanaians not to allow religion to interfere with the nation’s politics. According to the NPC, Ghanaians are one people regardless of their religion, and it is crucial to maintain unity and harmony in the political landscape.