The Nanung Peace Initiative (NPI) is honored to announce that Lieutenant General Thomas Oppong-Peprah, Chief of the Defense Staff, will participate as a distinguished guest 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 Chief of the Defense Staff, Lieutenant General Thomas Oppong-Peprah plays a critical role in ensuring national security and stability. His participation underscores the importance of military leadership in supporting a peaceful electoral process.
Lieutenant General Thomas Oppong-Peprah will address key topics, including:
- The role of the military in maintaining peace and security during elections.
- Strategies for ensuring a peaceful electoral environment and preventing potential conflicts.
- The importance of collaboration between security agencies and civil society in promoting electoral peace.
- Insights into the defense strategy for safeguarding the electoral process and national integrity.
The event will also feature:
- Traditional leaders from across Ghana, sharing cultural perspectives on peace and stability during elections.
- Religious leaders from Christian and Islamic communities, offering spiritual guidance on unity and peaceful coexistence.
- Key members of the Parliament of Ghana, including the Speaker, Majority and Minority Leaders, and Chief Whips, discussing their legislative roles in ensuring peaceful elections.
- Diplomatic representatives, providing their international viewpoints on electoral peace and stability.
- Political party flagbearers, presenting their commitments to conducting peaceful and transparent electoral campaigns.
The presence of Lieutenant General Thomas Oppong-Peprah, alongside other distinguished leaders, will enrich the dialogue aimed at ensuring a peaceful and democratic election in 2024.
