National Peace Council, Ghana

28/10/2026

As security challenges continue to evolve across West Africa, cooperation between communities and security institutions is key to preventing and sustaining peace.

This morning in Accra, stakeholders from different sectors are gathering for the 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐮𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐥-𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐕𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐦 to discuss emerging risks and identify practical ways to strengthen collaboration and sustain peace.

Follow us for key insights and outcomes from the dialogue.

The is organized by CRS Ghana in partnership with the National Security Council Secretariat and the National Peace Council, Ghana, with funding support from the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Embassy of the Netherlands in Ghana

27/10/2026

27/10/2026

The Ashanti Regional Peace Council (ARPC), in collaboration with Garden City Radio/Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), , has undertaken a radio and television outreach to educate the public on the relationship between economic safety, justice and sustainable peace.

Held on Wednesday, 21 October 2026, the engagement focused on the theme “Societal Safety and Security for Sustainable Peace (Economic Safety and Justice).”

Speaking during the programme, the Regional Executive Secretary, Rev. Dr. Emmanuel Badu Amoah, explained that sustainable peace goes beyond the absence of violence. He noted that people must also have fair access to economic opportunities, secure livelihoods and effective channels for seeking justice when they experience exploitation or unfair treatment.

He highlighted how unemployment, poverty, rising living costs, inequality and financial insecurity can fuel frustration, undermine trust in institutions and contribute to social tensions and conflict.

Rev. Dr. Badu Amoah called on state institutions to strengthen accountability, enforce laws fairly, improve access to justice and address legitimate public grievances. He also encouraged traditional authorities, religious leaders, civil society organisations, employers and community leaders to promote dialogue, discourage economic exploitation and support vulnerable groups.

The outreach forms part of the Ashanti Regional Peace Council’s efforts to deepen public understanding of the structural causes of conflict and promote fairness, transparency, accountability and peaceful approaches to resolving economic disputes.

A peaceful society is built not only on security, but also on justice, equal opportunities and economic inclusion.

George Amoh

27/10/2026

WESTERN NORTH REGIONAL PEACE COUNCIL PROMOTES PEACE EDUCATION AND CHILD SAFETY IN SCHOOLS

Last week, the Western North Regional Peace Council (WNRPC) engaged pupils and students of Sefwi Bosomioso R/C Primary School and Sefwi Bosomioso M/A Junior High School in a peace education and sensitization programme held at the school premises.

The engagement focused on promoting diversity, respect for differences, preventing bullying and abuse, and educating learners on personal safety and abduction prevention.

The Acting Regional Executive Secretary, Elizabeth Boduwah, encouraged students to reject discrimination, bullying, name-calling and other forms of abuse. She emphasized the importance of kindness, tolerance, cooperation and mutual respect, regardless of differences in ethnicity, religion, culture or social background.

She also sensitized learners on recognizing and reporting sexual harassment and inappropriate conduct, stressing that every child deserves safety, dignity and protection. Students were encouraged to report concerns to trusted school authorities, parents or appropriate child protection agencies without fear or shame.

The Assistant Programmes Manager, Shadat Fusseni, educated students on practical safety measures to prevent abduction and related threats. He urged them to remain vigilant, communicate openly with parents and guardians, exercise caution when interacting with strangers, and avoid sharing sensitive personal information online.

The initiative forms part of the Regional Peace Council’s commitment to nurturing responsible young citizens and creating safer, more respectful and inclusive learning environments.

Teaching peace, promoting safety and protecting every child are essential steps towards building a more peaceful society.

National Peace Council, Ghana

27/10/2026

NORTHERN GHANA PEACE CONFERENCE CALLS FOR PREVENTIVE ACTION ON CONFLICT

The National Peace Council, Ghana (NPC), in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP Ghana), the Parliamentary Northern Caucus and the Northern Development Authority, is participating in the two-day Northern Ghana Peace Conference in Tamale.

Held under the theme “Building the Foundations for Lasting Peace in Northern Ghana: Inclusive Governance, Economic Opportunity and Resilient Communities,” the conference brings together government officials, traditional authorities, security agencies, development partners, civil society organisations, and women and youth leaders to address the underlying causes of conflict.

Key issues highlighted include land governance, chieftaincy succession disputes, economic exclusion, youth unemployment and the need for effective community-level peace mechanisms.

Stakeholders emphasised that lasting peace requires more than responding to violence after it occurs. It demands early intervention, inclusive governance, accountable institutions, viable livelihoods and sustained collaboration among state and non-state actors.

The National Peace Council reiterates the importance of strengthening local peace structures and ensuring that grievances are addressed through dialogue and established mechanisms before they escalate into violence.

Sustainable peace begins with prevention, inclusive participation and collective action.

George Amoh

26/10/2026

What makes land and chieftaincy disputes so difficult to resolve in Northern Ghana?

Delivering the keynote address at the in Tamale, Hon. Mahama Ayariga, Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, drew attention to the relationship between land ownership, economic survival and violent conflict.

He argued that when access to land determines livelihoods and economic security, disputes can become particularly difficult to resolve.

To address these challenges, he outlined proposals to strengthen customary governance, document chieftaincy succession arrangements, improve land boundary administration and establish more proactive peace structures at district and national levels.

He also made a case for accelerating agricultural development, agro-processing and local job creation, drawing lessons from a study visit to South Africa's Limpopo Province.

His central argument was that resolving disputes alone is insufficient. Sustainable peace also requires economic opportunities that reduce competition over land and give communities prosperity worth protecting.

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How can the concerns of Northern Ghana shape national development priorities?

Dr. Smock Amoah, Director-General of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), called for the conference's recommendations to feed into Ghana's Consolidated National Development Plan.

She urged stakeholders to develop prioritised, evidence-based recommendations that clearly identify the changes needed, the institutions responsible, the resources required and how progress should be measured.

Highlighting persistent development disparities across Northern Ghana, she stressed that peace and development must advance together, with stronger institutions and fairer access to economic opportunities.

Through the Consolidated National Development Plan, NDPC seeks to establish a long-term development agenda that transcends political and electoral cycles.

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Participation must go beyond representation to ensure that different groups can meaningfully influence decisions affecting their communities.

At the , Northern Regional Minister Hon. Ali Adolf John called for more inclusive governance and conflict prevention, particularly through the meaningful participation of women and young people.

He also emphasised the need to strengthen early warning systems, address grievances before they escalate and ensure that local governance structures respond to the needs of communities.

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*Ghanaian-led solutions must remain at the centre of peacebuilding efforts in Northern Ghana.*

Speaking at the Northern Peace Conference in Tamale, Ms. Terri Sarch, Development Director at the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), reaffirmed the United Kingdom's commitment to supporting locally owned approaches to peace and development.

Reflecting on a UK-convened conference held in Tamale three years ago, which helped lay the groundwork for the Northern Ghana Parliamentary Caucus, she emphasised the importance of building on existing partnerships rather than duplicating efforts.

She called for the conference to produce a focused set of priorities and a practical implementation pathway, distinguishing between actions that can begin immediately and those requiring sustained investment and institutional reform.

For the UK, effective development cooperation means supporting Ghana's leadership, strengthening coordination and ensuring that commitments translate into meaningful results for communities.

26/10/2026

🕊️ 𝙈𝙖𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝙖 𝙎𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩: 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙚𝙣𝙨 𝙖𝙛𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝙚𝙣𝙙?

At the Northern Peace Conference in Tamale, UNDP Ghana’s Resident Representative, Niloy Banerjee, challenged stakeholders to move beyond discussions and agree on practical commitments that can be implemented and tracked.

Drawing on UNDP's peacebuilding experience in Northern Ghana, he called for stronger coordination among government institutions, traditional authorities, development partners and communities to address the underlying drivers of conflict.

He also highlighted the importance of drawing lessons from ongoing peacebuilding interventions to inform UNDP's next Country Programme, ensuring that future support responds to the needs and priorities of northern communities.

The focus is on translating dialogue into concrete action, with clear responsibilities and measurable progress.