The Nanung Peace Initiative (NPI) is honored to announce that Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), will serve as a special guest speaker 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 the head of Ghana’s Police Service, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare will address the critical topic of “Maintaining Law and Order During the Elections.” His speech will focus on the Ghana Police Service’s strategies for ensuring public safety, protecting electoral integrity, and preventing electoral violence throughout the election process.
Key aspects Dr. George Akuffo Dampare will emphasize include:
- The role of law enforcement in maintaining peace and ensuring a secure environment during the 2024 elections.
- Effective measures to prevent election-related violence, protect voters and electoral officials, and ensure the peaceful conduct of all participants.
- The importance of collaboration between the police, electoral bodies, political parties, and citizens in promoting law and order during elections.
- The Ghana Police Service’s ongoing efforts to build public trust, enhance security operations, and safeguard Ghana’s democratic process.
With his extensive experience in law enforcement, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare’s leadership will provide key insights into how law and order can be maintained to ensure peaceful, transparent, and credible elections.
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 assembly of civil society, religious, traditional, political, and diplomatic leaders will foster dialogue and cooperation with the ultimate goal of ensuring peaceful and fair elections in 2024.
