The Nanung Peace Initiative (NPI) is honored to announce that His Royal Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the esteemed King of the Asante Kingdom, will deliver a keynote address at the “Traditional and Religious Leaders’ Advocacy for Peaceful Elections in Ghana 2024” event. This significant gathering will take place on November 2, 2024, at the UDS Multi-Purpose Auditorium in Tamale, from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm.
As a revered traditional leader, His Royal Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II will speak on “The Role of Traditional Leaders in Promoting Peaceful Elections.” His address will explore the influential role that traditional authorities play in fostering a peaceful electoral environment and their contributions to maintaining stability and harmony during the election period.
Key topics His Royal Majesty will cover include:
- The unique position of traditional leaders in mediating conflicts, guiding community values, and supporting peaceful electoral processes.
- How traditional institutions can collaborate with other stakeholders to promote respect for democratic norms and discourage electoral violence.
- The role of traditional leaders in advocating for peaceful dialogue, tolerance, and civic responsibility among their subjects.
- Strategies for leveraging traditional leadership to enhance community engagement and ensure that electoral processes are conducted smoothly and without disruption.
His Royal Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II’s insights and leadership will provide a valuable perspective on how traditional institutions can effectively contribute to a peaceful and orderly election process.
The event will also feature:
- Traditional leaders from across Ghana, offering their insights into maintaining cultural values and peace during elections.
- Religious leaders, including prominent figures from both Christian and Islamic communities, who will provide spiritual guidance on unity and peace.
- Key members of the Parliament of Ghana, such as the Speaker of Parliament, Majority and Minority Leaders, and Chief Whips, sharing their legislative perspectives on ensuring peaceful elections.
- Diplomatic representatives, contributing international viewpoints on peace-building during the electoral process.
- Political party flagbearers, who will outline their commitments to conducting peaceful and transparent campaigns.
This gathering of civil society, religious, traditional, political, and diplomatic leaders will serve as a platform for dialogue and collaboration aimed at ensuring a peaceful and fair electoral process in 2024.
