The National Peace Council (NPC) has called for collaborative efforts to combat growing threats, such as the recent arrest of individuals who are suspected of having ties to Russia’s Wagner mercenary group.
According to the National Peace Council (NPC), the arrest should serve as a wake-up call to security agencies and citizens at large.
The Western Regional Police Command is prosecuting three youths arrested in Diabene in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis after they allegedly held a public durbar wearing and showing the flags of Wagner and Russia.
Speaking to Ahotor News, as Ghana joins the rest of the world to mark International Peace Day, Executive Secretary of the National Peace Council (NPC) George Amoh called for collaborative efforts to combat such growing threats.
On his part, the Omanhene of Asante Asokore and board member of the NPC, Dr. S.K.B Asante, also said Ghana’s recent fallen ranks on the Global Peace Index is a cause for worry as it indicates the country’s use of its resources to deal with conflict rather than developmental projects
He wants a concerted effort amongst stakeholders to deal with protracted conflicts to reverse the trend. He also appealed to the chiefs and the people of Bawku and other areas who played with conflicts to give peace a chance.
Story by: Osei Akoto (Teacher Kojo) / Ahotoronline.com
