Also known as: NPC · National Peace Council (NPC)
National Peace Council — peacebuilding and conflict prevention organization conducting school peace education campaigns, civilian-security dialogues, and local peace committees across Ghana.
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Joy Online
… 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. …
Gov’t using criminal laws to suppress dissent – Oppong NkrumahJoy Online
… 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. …
Arrests must continue until misconduct ceases – David VondeeJoy Online
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. …
National Peace Council urges calm over rising political tensionsJoy Online
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. …
Peace Council calls for calm amid rising political tensionsThe Ghanaian Times
… 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. …
EU urges stronger regional collaboration to tackle rising security threatsEducation Minister Haruna Iddrisu has engaged the Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools ahead of a national conference to address growing indiscipline in senior high schools. The effort comes after a string of violent incidents in recent years, including six recorded within a week in February 2026.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has engaged the Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools ahead of a national conference to address growing indiscipline in senior high schools. The effort comes after a string of violent incidents in recent years, including six recorded within a week in February 2026.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Victor Adawudu, an NDC legal team member, has attributed many arrests under Ghana's offensive conduct laws to "overzealous" police officers, arguing the Criminal Code provisions should not be weaponised against citizens but applied sparingly and only where necessary. His comments follow the sentencing of TikToker Camilla Alhassan to one year's imprisonment for offensive remarks about President Mahama, which the NPP has criticised as an attack on free speech.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Victor Adawudu, a member of the NDC's legal team, says prosecutions under Criminal Code Sections 207 and 208 frequently fail to progress beyond initial stages, with most charges "fizzling out" after bail is granted. His comments follow the conviction of TikToker Camilla Alhassan to one year's imprisonment for offensive conduct related to a video about President Mahama.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Victor Adawudu, a member of the NDC's legal team, has urged caution over calls to repeal the criminal offensive conduct law, arguing it remains necessary as a deterrent amid widespread offensive speech on social media. His comments follow the sentencing of TikToker Camilla Alhassan to one year in prison for making derogatory remarks about President Mahama, which the NPP has criticized as an attack on free speech.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The New Patriotic Party has condemned the Accra Circuit Court's one-year prison sentence against Madam Camilla Alhassan for offensive conduct over online comments about President John Dramani Mahama, arguing the conviction threatens free speech and constitutional democracy. The NPP contends that freedom of speech is protected under Article 21 of the 1992 Constitution and calls the criminal prosecution inappropriate, saying a civil defamation suit would have been the proper remedy.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The New Patriotic Party condemned a one-year prison sentence imposed on Camilla Alhassan for offensive online comments about President Mahama, arguing the conviction threatens free speech and that a civil defamation suit would have been appropriate. The party criticized the state's use of law enforcement to punish free expression and called the treatment of Alhassan during proceedings dehumanizing.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The New Patriotic Party has criticised the one-year prison sentence handed to TikToker Camilla Alhassan for offensive conduct over comments about President Mahama, describing it as an attack on free speech and pledging to support her appeal. The party argued that a civil lawsuit would have been the appropriate remedy and called on civil society, the Bar Association, and the international community to oppose the "criminalisation of free speech."
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The New Patriotic Party has criticized TikToker Camilla Alhassan's one-year prison sentence for offensive conduct over comments about President Mahama, calling it an attack on free speech, and has pledged to support her appeal against both the conviction and sentence.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Gbewaa Palace in Yendi held the third day adua (mourning and prayer) for the late Overlord of Dagbon, Ndan Ya Naa Abukari II, drawing thousands of mourners from across the country. Islamic funeral rites, traditional drumming, and cultural dances were performed, with attendees including political leaders, clergy, traditional leaders, and delegations from various ethnic groups.
17 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Gbewaa Palace in Yendi held the third day mourning and prayer (adua) for the late Overlord of Dagbon, Ndan Ya Naa Abukari II, with thousands of mourners from across the country attending. Islamic funeral rites, traditional drumming and cultural dances were performed, with high-profile attendees including the NDC National Chairman, regional ministers, and various civic and traditional leaders.
17 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Vice President Prof Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has urged intensified public education on law enforcement to strengthen public trust and voluntary compliance with the law. She stressed that greater understanding of security agencies' mandates and the purpose of laws is essential for effective governance and national development.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Central Regional Office of the National Peace Council has intensified school-based peace education campaigns that reached more than 3,000 students in the first quarter of 2026, educating them on peaceful coexistence, responsible citizenship, conflict prevention and the legal consequences of violence and vigilantism under the theme "Preventing Violence in Schools."
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Catholic Bishop of Ho and Chairman of the National Peace Council has warned that flooding and climate-related disasters in Ghana result largely from human neglect, calling on Ghanaians to protect the environment and live sustainably. He framed environmental care as both a moral and spiritual responsibility rooted in Christian stewardship.
6 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Heads of Senior High Schools in the Central Region have advocated for systematic collection and publication of inter-house and class-level disciplinary data to help schools identify patterns, target interventions, and measure progress in behaviour improvement. They argue that published figures would create peer pressure among houses, enable focused support, and increase accountability at all levels.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Peace Council has trained and established a Local Peace Committee and community monitors in Kongo, Tempane District, to strengthen peacebuilding and prevent violent extremism. The nine-member committee and 11 monitors, drawn from youth, women, minority groups and ethnic representatives, will identify and report early warning signs of conflict.
29 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
29 May 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
24 May 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
22 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
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.
22 May 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
21 May 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
21 May 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
21 May 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
12 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →