The National Peace Council has called on Ghanaians to protect the country’s religious diversity and ensure that differences in faith do not lead to conflict.
Speaking at an engagement between the Inspector-General of Police and religious leaders at the Police Headquarters in Accra on August 14, Executive Secretary of the National Peace Council, George Amoh, said Ghana’s religious diversity should be seen as a strength rather than a weakness that could be exploited to destabilise the country.
Mr Amoh commended the Police for their swift response to recent incidents that heightened religious tensions, but cautioned that Ghana should not assume such challenges would not arise again.
He said disagreements were inevitable in a growing society, making it important for the country to have effective mechanisms to manage them peacefully.
He stressed that violence must not be used to respond to provocative or violent conduct, urging citizens to rely on dialogue and lawful processes to resolve grievances.
Mr Amoh also called on Christians and Muslims to recognise their shared national identity and collective responsibility to protect Ghana’s peace.
He said maintaining the country’s peace requires the cooperation of the Police, religious leaders, state institutions and citizens.