Agenda Ghana Movement, a Ghanaian based organisation has urged Christians to eschew violence before, during and after the 2024 General elections.
According to the group, election related violence stagnate development, and therefore needs to be avoided for the nation to continue to remain peaceful.
As the 2024 general elections draw nearer, efforts are being intensified to ensure a peaceful polls in Ghana.
Heightened tensions have been mounting among the various political parties, particularly between the NDC and the NPP.
The founder of the organization, Josephine Osei Owusu said the initiative was towards educating citizens on the significance of acting responsibly before, during, and after the elections to foster peace.
She urged the various presidential and and parliamentary candidates to be measured in their utterances as they continue to engage voters across the country.
“If any politician stands on their campaign platforms to deliver their messages, I strongly believe everything should be centered on peace, peace should be the priority,” she noted.
Some religious leaders and chiefs who were present joined the campaign to promote peace ahead of the elections in Ghana.
The Superintendent Minister of Amakom for the Methodist Church Ghana, Rev. Henry Ampaw Asiedu , along with other religious leaders, urged politicians to prioritize the peace of the nation.
He also implored the youth to desist from being used by some politicians to Stoke violence during the election.
The Nkosoahene of the Abura Traditional Area, Charles Mends, also stated the critical importance of peace for the nation and urges the youth to avoid being manipulated by politicians to incite violence.
Meanwhile, concerns were also raised about the unending illegal mining activities in Ghana, prompting calls for immediate government action.
