President Mahama swears-in re-constituted National Peace Council board
President of the Republic of Ghana H.E John Dramani Mahama has inaugurated 13 re-constituted governing board of the National Peace Council on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at the Jubilee House.
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony tasked the board to go the extra mile in building public trust to sustain Ghana’s peace and development.
“Ghanaians are calling on you to rise above partisanship, resist manipulation and become the custodian of our peace and the nation’s conscience.” He added.
“The re-constituted must deepen its collaboration with the Electoral Commission, the Interparty Advisory Committee (IPAC) and the National Commission for Civic Education, NCCE traditional and religious authorities. Pre-election dialogue platforms must become institutionalized” –President Mahama emphasized.
On Chieftaincy disputes, the President cited the protracted Bawku conflict and other flash points and called on the National Peace Council to compliment ongoing mediation talks to secure a lasting solution.
“As we speak, violence in Bawku has claimed numerous lives and displaced several households. Chieftaincy conflicts are also rife and it calls on the National Peace Council to work assiduously if we are to maintain Ghana’s image as oasis of peace in our sub-region.
Minister for the Interior, Alhaji Muntaka Mubarak disclosed that the Council is engaging stakeholders to thoroughly review the 2024 elections and adopt strategies towards more effective cooperation to build a future that is resilient to sustain the peace.
He also announced Ghana’s readiness to Chair and host the Global Action Against Mass Atrocity Crimes (GAAMAC)
Members of the Reconstituted National Peace Council include:
1. Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Fianu, SVD- Chair of the committee
2. Rt. Rev. Dr. Hilliard K. Dela Dogbe, Ph.D.
3. Apostle Eric Kwabena Nyamekye
4. Bishop Dr. Victor Osei
5. Alhaji Maulvi Mohammed Bin Salih
6. Sheik Salman Mohammed Alhassan
7. Sheikh Armiyawo Shaibu
8. Numo Blafo Akotia Omaℇtu III
9. Linda Teye
10. Dr. Abubakar Umar Alhassan
11. Georgette Francois
12. Susan Aryeetey
13. Nana Effah-Apenteng
