National Peace Council — Ghanaian organization that facilitates civilian-security dialogues and calls for restraint during political tensions and conflict situations.
The National Peace Council (NPC) is strengthening collaboration between security agencies and communities in the fight against Violent Extremism (VE) through a series of civilian-security dialogues. …
… David Esinu Normanyo, Volta Regional Executive Secretary of the National Peace Council, said digital platforms had become major amplifiers of conflict situations. …
The Frankfurt Chapter of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Germany has called on the National Peace Council, traditional authorities and other key national stakeholders to intervene in what it describes as the targeted persecution and harassment of members of the opposition party …
… Emmanuel Kofi Fianu, Board Chairman, National Peace Council The National Peace Council (NPC), has called for calm amid rising political tensions following arrests of some political actors. …
… He urged government, civil society organisations, the National Peace Council, religious and traditional leaders, human rights institutions, and the international community to intervene before the situation deteriorated further. …
… He referenced concerns recently raised by the National Peace Council over increasing political tension and urged authorities to take steps to reduce the growing mistrust. …
… Mr Vondee also questioned concerns raised by the National Peace Council over political tension, arguing that lawful arrests should not be mistaken for political persecution. …
The National Peace Council has called for calm and restraint amid rising political tensions in the country following the recent arrests of some political actors over comments alleged to have breached Ghana’s laws. …
The National Peace Council (NPC) has expressed concern over growing political tensions in the country following the recent arrests of some political actors over comments alleged to have breached the laws of Ghana. …
… The training brought together representatives from security agencies, the National Peace Council, local peace committees, ECOWAS and development partners to strengthen technical capacity in data-driven early warning and rapid response systems. …
The National Peace Council is strengthening collaboration between security agencies and communities in the fight against violent extremism through a series of civilian-security dialogues. Over 300 community members and security personnel in the Builsa South District and Builsa North Municipality participated in discussions aimed at improving information sharing, strengthening community vigilance, and preventing violent extremism and other security threats.
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National Peace Council strengthens civilian-security dialogues in northern Ghana to counter violent extremism threats.
The National Peace Council is strengthening collaboration between security agencies and communities in the fight against violent extremism through a series of civilian-security dialogues. Over 300 community members and security personnel in the Builsa South District and Builsa North Municipality participated in discussions aimed at improving information sharing, strengthening community vigilance, and preventing violent extremism and other security threats.
The Volta Regional Director of the National Commission for Civic Education urged citizens to uphold constitutional values and exercise responsible behaviour in the digital space during 2026 Constitution Week celebrations, warning that misinformation, cybercrime, and online abuse pose threats to national security and social cohesion.
The Frankfurt Chapter of the NPP in Germany has called on the National Peace Council and other stakeholders to intervene in what it describes as targeted persecution and harassment of opposition party members by state security agencies under the NDC government, citing the arrest of Bono Regional Chairman Kwame Baffoe and warning that the trend could inflame political tensions and undermine Ghana's democratic credentials.
The National Peace Council has called for calm and restraint amid rising political tensions following arrests of political actors, including NPP Bono Regional Chairman Kwame Baffoe, over comments about the judiciary. The NPP has alleged state-sponsored political persecution and misuse of security and judicial systems by the NDC government.
The Mamprugu Traditional Council has called for independent, transparent investigations into allegations of unlawful killings, disappearances, torture, and human rights violations linked to the Bawku chieftaincy dispute. The Nayiri expressed concern that despite the Asantehene's mediation, the area continues to witness killings, arson, and insecurity, and alleged that voices dissenting from the mediation outcome have been suppressed.
Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, counsel for NPP's Abronye DC, has accused the government of using Sections 207 and 208 of the Criminal Offences Act to suppress dissenting views and intimidate political opponents. He stated that about 16 people have been arrested and charged under these provisions over the last 16 months, raising concerns about free speech and political tolerance.
David Vondee, NDC Member of Parliament for Twifo Atti Morkwa, has defended recent arrests and remand of political activists, arguing that law enforcement must act against misconduct regardless of political affiliation and that neither courts nor police have breached the Constitution. He condemned threats against police and attacks on the judiciary, stating that arrests should continue until misconduct ceases.
The National Peace Council has called for calm and restraint following recent arrests of political actors over comments alleged to breach Ghana's laws, emphasizing respect for the rule of law, due process, and constitutional rights. The Council urged security and judicial institutions to act with professionalism and impartiality, and cautioned political parties and communicators against inflammatory rhetoric.
The National Peace Council has expressed concern over rising political tensions following the arrest of political actors over comments alleged to have breached Ghana's laws, and called for restraint, responsible public discourse, and protection of democratic stability.
The European Union has urged enhanced collaboration among governments and security agencies across West Africa to address violent crime, insecurity and emerging security challenges. The call was made at a Technical Capacity Building Training on the NCCRM Data Hub in Accra, which brought together representatives from security agencies, the National Peace Council, and development partners to strengthen data-driven early warning and rapid response systems.