The National Peace Council has paid a courtesy call on President John Dramani Mahama, briefing him on ongoing peace-building initiatives and appealing for enhanced government support to strengthen its operations.
Led by Most Rev. Emmanuel Kofi Fianu, the delegation outlined key projects currently underway, including the development of a national peace index, a conflict map, and a comprehensive peace-building strategy aimed at guiding conflict prevention and resolution efforts across the country.
The Council also highlighted several legacy projects, notably plans to construct a Peace House and intensify mediation in chieftaincy disputes and land and boundary conflicts, which remain major sources of tension in parts of Ghana.
During the meeting, the Council announced that the Global Action Against Mass Atrocity Crimes (GAMAC) has officially relocated its continental office to Accra. Ghana’s Executive Secretary of the National Peace Council now serves as the new Chair of GAMAC an acknowledgment of the country’s growing leadership in peace and security on the international stage.
Despite these achievements, the Council raised concerns about inadequate resources. It underscored the urgent need for additional staff, increased funding, and improved logistics to effectively manage conflicts nationwide. High staff attrition, largely driven by low remuneration and allowances, continues to undermine its capacity.
The Peace Council further disclosed that although a Peace Fund has been established to support its work, it remains significantly underfunded, limiting its ability to fully execute critical programmes.
