The Kwahu South Municipal branch of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has inaugurated an Inter-Party Dialogue Committee at Mpraeso to promote peace ahead of the upcoming elections.
The event brought together political parties, religious leaders, security personnel, persons with disabilities, and other key stakeholders.
Ms. Ticklar Asante-Asiamah, the Municipal Director of NCCE, officially introduced the committee and set the tone with the commission’s theme: “Together we can build Ghana, so get involved.” She called on all representatives to prioritize national peace over partisan interests and encouraged everyone to help educate the public on maintaining the peace the nation currently enjoys.
During the meeting, Rev. Isaac Twum Boateng was elected as Chairman, and Ms. Believe Anane from the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) was elected as Secretary, alongside representatives from the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) and market associations.
In her presentation, Mrs. Asante-Asiamah highlighted the critical issue of “Information Disorder,” stressing the dangers of misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation, particularly on social media, and their potential to incite unrest. She urged committee members to actively combat the spread of false information to safeguard peace.
Mr. Hamid-Fisah Kodie, the Electoral Officer for Kwahu South, followed with a detailed presentation on the electoral process, urging political parties to meet all deadlines for nominations. He emphasized the importance of adhering to electoral laws to avoid unnecessary disputes and ensure a smooth election process.
After the Electoral Officer’s address, Mr. Addo Larbi from the Ghana Police Service reassured the audience of the police’s full commitment to maintaining peace and order throughout the election period. He outlined security measures in place and called for cooperation from all stakeholders to ensure a peaceful election.
The Municipal Chief Executive, Hon. Emmanuel Ofori-Atta Snr, swore in the new committee members and reiterated the shared responsibility of all stakeholders in fostering a peaceful election environment.
A peace communique was signed by representatives of the four political parties present—NDC, NPP, PNC, and GUM—reaffirming their commitment to a violence-free election.
