Builsa North NCCE Engages Political Youth Activists on Peace and Tolerance Ahead of 2024 Elections

Promoting Unity and Non-Violence Among Youth in Preparation for the General Elections

The Builsa North Municipal Office of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) in the Upper East Region has held a session with political youth activists to promote peace and tolerance ahead of the 2024 general elections.

Sponsored by the European Union, the initiative aims to foster peace before, during, and after the elections while enhancing youth knowledge on peaceful coexistence, tolerance, and non-violence.

This event is part of the Preventing and Containing Violent Extremism (PCVE) project led by the NCCE, bringing together political party representatives and youth groups. The goal is to highlight the critical role of youth in promoting peace, interfaith tolerance, and unity.

Mr. Jeffery Adda, Builsa North Director of the NCCE, spoke about the growing threat of violent extremism in Africa and the West African sub-region, noting that it is one of the key issues the European Union has chosen to address in Ghana.

He emphasized that the engagement would instill patriotism, a sense of civic responsibility, and the importance of tolerance and non-violence, aiming to transform participants into peace ambassadors, especially during the election season.

He further highlighted the importance of using the energy of the youth to promote peaceful coexistence and combat violent extremism.

Mr. David Angaamba, a facilitator from the National Peace Council, also addressed the youth, stressing the importance of recognizing the signs of radicalization and violent extremism, particularly in light of the growing threats from the Sahel region.

He appealed to political party supporters to reject violence during the elections and urged all youth to avoid actions that could lead to election-related violence.

ASP Joseph Tabiri, Builsa North Municipal Police Commander, encouraged the youth to channel their energy into constructive activities that contribute to personal and national development. He appealed to Ghanaians to respect differing political views, embrace diversity, and uphold unity in the lead-up to the December 7th general elections.

The session concluded with a call for landlords to be cautious about the tenants they accommodate to prevent potential threats to peace and security.