National Peace Council Inaugurates Committee to Oversee Nkwanta Peace Agreement
The National Peace Council (NPC) has inaugurated a nine-member Joint Monitoring and Implementation Committee to oversee the implementation of the Nkwanta Declaration and support efforts towards sustaining peace in Nkwanta and its surrounding communities.
Speaking during the inauguration ceremony, the Chairman of the Governing Board of the National Peace Council, Most Rev. Emmanuel Kofi Fianu, urged members of the Committee to discharge their responsibilities with integrity, fairness and courage to ensure the successful implementation of the peace agreement.
He underscored the importance of the Committee’s work in fostering trust among the various stakeholders and maintaining the peace achieved through dialogue and consensus.
The Joint Monitoring and Implementation Committee has been tasked with monitoring the implementation of the 13-point peace agreement, identifying emerging threats to peace, facilitating dialogue among stakeholders, and providing regular progress reports to the National Peace Council.
The Executive Secretary of the National Peace Council, Dr George Amoh, stressed that effective monitoring and accountability were critical to sustaining the gains made in the peace process.
He expressed confidence that the Committee would play a pivotal role in preventing the recurrence of conflict and promoting stability in the municipality.
The Chairman of the Oti Regional Peace Council, Mr Peter King Gyinae, also encouraged members to remain committed to their mandate and work collaboratively to consolidate peace and strengthen social cohesion in Nkwanta.
Youth representatives, traditional leaders and other stakeholders pledged their full support for the Committee and reaffirmed their commitment to promoting peaceful coexistence, unity and sustainable development in the municipality.
The inauguration of the Committee marks another step in the implementation of the Nkwanta Declaration, reinforcing the National Peace Council’s commitment to working with local stakeholders to build lasting peace and strengthen community resilience across the Oti Region.
The Committee comprises representatives of the Adele, Akyode and Challa ethnic groups, the Zongo Chief, the Oti Regional Peace Council, and the Nkwanta South Municipal Assembly.
Judith Twumwaa, ISD
