- The National Peace Council expects transparent and successful elections
- Political parties are urged to cooperate in cleaning the Voters Register
- The Ghana Baptist Convention is promoting peace
The National Peace Council is optimistic about the transparency and success of the upcoming Presidential and Parliamentary elections on December 7.
The Council is urging political parties to collaborate with the Electoral Commission to clean the Voters Register, ensuring the integrity of the elections.
Reverend Dr. Ernest Adu Gyamfi, Chairman of the Peace Council, shared these insights during an interview at the 61st Annual Session of the Ghana Baptist Convention in Ejura.
This session, the highest decision-making body of the Ghana Baptist Convention, is held annually at the Church’s Retreat Centre in Ejura, Ashanti region, with delegates from across the country.
The three-day event, attended by over a thousand delegates, focuses on reviewing and adopting new strategic plans to expand the Baptist Church’s mission locally and internationally, with an emphasis on soul-winning through social interventions and church planting.
Reverend Enoch Nii Narh Thompson, Executive President of the Ghana Baptist Convention, announced that the Convention has established 55 new congregations, exceeding the planned 35, reflecting significant success in their mission.
As the nation gears up for the December elections, the Ghana Baptist Convention is actively encouraging its members to participate and act as agents of peace.
Rev. Dr. Cyril Fayose, General Secretary of the Christian Council of Ghana, described this year’s Presidential election as potentially the most contentious in Ghana’s history, noting the unique situation of a former President contesting an incumbent Vice President. This historic context calls for proactive measures to maintain peace.
Reverend Dr. Adu Gyamfi expressed confidence in the Electoral Commission’s processes and encouraged political parties to trust the system rather than turning to the media with every concern.
He also voiced surprise at the NDC’s use of past electoral violence issues against the peace process, despite previous assurances from President Akufo-Addo to honor the electoral outcome and ensure a peaceful transition, which had been a condition for the NDC’s peace agreement.
