Presbyterian Church Spearheads Peace Campaign to Ensure Peaceful 2024 Elections in Ghana
Bono Ahafo Region, Ghana - In a bid to promote peaceful elections and prevent any recurrence of violence, the Presbyterian Church in the Bono Ahafo region, in collaboration with various community and religious bodies, has launched a comprehensive peace campaign ahead of the 2024 general elections.
The initiative, spearheaded by Rev. Dr. Kwabena Opuni-Frimpong, the Executive Director for the Alliance for Christian Advocacy for Africa, aims to ensure zero tolerance for violence and safeguard the lives and property of Ghanaian citizens during the electoral process.
A gathering was held in the city of Techiman, which has previously been marred by electoral violence, where church leaders, the women's wing of the Presbyterian Church, the traditional council, political party representatives, and other community stakeholders came together to discuss measures for a peaceful election.
The event also saw the participation of the Electoral Commission, the police, and Muslim community leaders, underscoring the collaborative nature of this peace-building effort.
"Our goal is to see Techiman and the entire country conduct elections without any form of violence and to protect lives and properties," emphasized Rev. Dr. Opuni-Frimpong during the gathering.
The Presbyterian Church leader stressed the importance of unity and proactive engagement to prevent a recurrence of the violence witnessed in past elections. He expressed the church's commitment to working closely with all stakeholders to ensure a peaceful electoral process.
This initiative by the Presbyterian Church, in partnership with various community and religious bodies, is a significant step towards promoting peace and stability in Ghana's democratic landscape. By bringing together diverse groups and focusing on preventive measures, the campaign aims to create an environment conducive for free, fair, and violence-free elections in 2024.