Wulensi: The Nanumba South District Directorate of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has organized an information-sharing forum aimed at empowering youth groups to promote social harmony in the region. The forum, held in Wulensi in the Northern Region, is part of a broader initiative to prevent and counter violent extremism and terrorism in the country.
According to Ghana News Agency, the event brought together 40 participants from various groups, including the Youth Parliament, political party youth wings, economic groups, security agencies, dressmakers, and hairdressers. Mr. George Konlan, the Nanumba South District Director of NCCE, addressed the challenges faced by the youth, which threaten the nation’s peace and democracy. He highlighted issues such as joblessness, income erosion, high food prices, and widening inequalities that have caused significant hardship for many citizens.
Mr. Konlan urged the youth to collaborate with other stakeholders to prevent vigilantism and promote dialog
ue for peaceful elections this year. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Mr. Salifu Yahaya, represented by Constable Solomon Kwakye, emphasized that violent extremist groups could exploit elections-related disputes to disrupt the country’s peace. He appealed to political party supporters, particularly from NDC and NPP, to reject vigilantes and support security agencies to ensure peaceful elections.
Reverend Father Thomas Bamoah, Parish Priest of the Roman Catholic Church in Wulensi, called on the police to take action against individuals or groups who misbehave under the guise of political campaigns. He expressed concern over the reckless manner in which the youth ride motorbikes during these campaigns and urged them to prioritize their safety. Participants also tasked the NCCE with advocating for a peace pact signed by security agencies, NDC, NPP, and traditional authorities to commit to maintaining peace in the area.
