AVOID EXTREMIST GROUPS, THEY HAVE NOTHING POSITIVE TO OFFER

The NCCE’s office in the Dormaa Central Municipality has interacted with Youth Groups on violent extremism. The interaction forms part of a series of activities under the EU-funded Preventing and Containing Violent Extremism (PCVE) project. Topics treated include Preventing Violent Extremism in Ghana, Peace Building Mechanisms, and National Cohesion.

The Officer-In-Charge of the Ghana Immigration Service at Kofibadukrom, Chief Superintendent Jimmy Nortey advised the youth to avoid extremist groups since they had nothing positive to offer them. He also encouraged participants to be very vigilant when they encounter strangers and unusual movements of people in their locality.

Rev. Father Joseph Peh of the St. Francis Roman Catholic Church emphasized that development cannot occur in a hostile atmosphere when there is no peace. He urged the participants to embrace peace and live in harmony with others.

The participants were grouped into four during a brainstorming session. They later made presentations on signs that show that a fellow young person is being radicalized, the importance of neighbourhood watch/community patrol, crime prevention acts in communities, and factors that engender national cohesion.

The Municipal Director of NCCE Elder Seth Broni Tagborloh delivering a welcome address during the Youth Engagement on PCVE at Dormaa Municipal Old Assembly Hall