Special Guest Speaker Announcement: Her Excellency Irchad Razaaly, EU Ambassador to Ghana, to Address Building Partnerships for Electoral Peace

The Nanung Peace Initiative (NPI) is honored to announce that Her Excellency Irchad Razaaly, the EU Ambassador to Ghana, will join as a special guest speaker at the “Traditional and Religious Leaders’ Advocacy for Peaceful Elections in Ghana 2024” event. This significant gathering will be held on November 2, 2024, at the UDS Multi-Purpose Auditorium in Tamale, from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm.

As a prominent diplomat dedicated to fostering peace and collaboration, Her Excellency Irchad Razaaly will speak on “Building Partnerships for Electoral Peace.” Her address will focus on how international partnerships can contribute to electoral stability, support democratic governance, and promote peaceful political transitions.

Key topics Her Excellency will discuss include:

  • The critical role of international partnerships in supporting peaceful elections and strengthening electoral systems.
  • How collaboration between Ghana and the European Union can enhance peacebuilding efforts, prevent electoral violence, and ensure transparent democratic processes.
  • The importance of multi-stakeholder partnerships, including civil society, government, and the international community, in sustaining peace during elections.
  • The European Union’s commitment to supporting Ghana’s electoral process and its contribution to democracy and good governance.

Her Excellency Irchad Razaaly’s vast experience in diplomacy and peacebuilding makes her an invaluable voice in discussions on fostering cooperation and building effective partnerships that can ensure peaceful elections in Ghana.

This important 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 provide a platform for collaboration and dialogue, aimed at ensuring a peaceful and fair electoral process in 2024.