We Need Peace in Ghana during and after December Elections-Dr. Andrew Botchwey.
As the December 7, elections draws faster, coupled with intense campaign by the Opposition NDC and the ruling NPP government, members of the Scout and Guide Fellowship Ghana (SGFG) are calling for peace in the country.
According to them, the political temperature has heated up hence it was important for all to embrace peace and not engage in acts that may threaten the peace we are currently enjoying.
This was disclosed at a news conference organized by the Federation in Accra on Tuesday ( October 29, 2024).
In his address, the President of the SGF, Dr. Andrew Botchwey revealed that the Federation, through their initiative dubbed: “ Peace Walk” will walk from the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi in the Ashanti region to the Ga Mantse Palace in the Greater Accra region.
Dr. Botchwey explained that the Peace Walk, which is to last for 7 days, will take place from November 21st to 29th.
He said the Walk has been necessitated by their quest to contribute their quota to peace building and unity in the country.
“As Scouts and Guides, we uphold values of respect, harmony, and service. With Peace Gathering 2024, we call on every Ghanaian to put aside differences, celebrate our shared identity, and promote peace when it matters most”, Dr. Botchwey emphasized.
He added that this year’s theme, A” Call to Unity: Fly the Flag for Peace,” embodies their message stressing the need for Ghanaians to join them in the Kumasi to Accra Peace Walk.
“This is more than a walk; it is a call for unity and national pride, celebrating what it means to be Ghanaian”, the President stressed.
A Call to Action: Fly the Ghana Flag
He also called on all Ghanaians to display the national flag at home, in cars, in shops, and throughout the communities maintaining that this simple act of flying the flag is a commitment to our nation and each other and pledge to peace and unity.
“ Its a powerful symbol that each of us can embrace”, he noted.
The President later called on Politicians to eschew violence and embrace peaceful dialogue whilst also calling on community leaders to foster harmony and inclusiveness.
source:newsflashafrica.com
