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National Peace Council launches Election Situation Room in partnership with WANEP
An Election Situation Room (ESR), to monitor election activities has been launched by National Peace Council (NPC) in partnership with the West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP) in Accra yesterday.
The ESR, supported by the European Union, USAID, and governments of Sweden, Austria, and the United Kingdom, is part of a broader project to mitigate electoral violence in 12 West African countries.
The ESR is equipped to monitor, analyze, and respond to potential threats to election peace.
Rev. Dr Ernest Adu-Gyamfi, Chairman, NPC, called on Ghanaians to ensure peaceful presidential and parliamentary elections on December 7, 2024.
He emphasized the importance of maintaining peace during the electoral process.
According to him, since May 2024, NPC and WANEP, in partnership with ECOWAS and other international bodies, have been working through the National and Regional Election Response Groups.
” These groups include representatives from state and non-state institutions, tasked with addressing threats of violence before, during, and after the elections,” he said.
Rev. Adu-Gyamfi, ESR would focus on monitoring high-risk areas across 11 regions identified through earlier threat assessments, adding that, More than 510 observers, including 319 from WANEP and 191 from the NPC, have been deployed to monitor 276 high-risk constituencies.
He said, “Equipped with a checklist and technology, including a Geospatial Information System, these observers will ensure real-time reporting of any incidents”
Rev. Dr. Adu-Gyamfi urged the Electoral Commission (EC) to continue engaging with political parties, civil society, and the public to build trust and transparency.
He encouraged the National Election Security Taskforce to remain professional, impartial, and committed to ensuring public safety during the elections.
The Chairman stressed the role of the media in promoting peace calling on journalists and media houses to adhere to ethical standards and avoid publishing inflammatory content that could incite tensions.
He advised the public to verify information before sharing it on social media to prevent the spread of misinformation and fake news.
“The public is encouraged to visit the ESR and support efforts to ensure a peaceful and credible electoral process,” he said.
Rev. Dr. Adu-Gyamfi appealed to political parties and candidates to uphold the principles of the Peace Pact they signed, urging tolerance and mutual respect throughout the process.
Mrs Joana Adzoa Opare, WANEP, urged all stakeholders to act responsibly and called on political actors to respect the electoral code of conduct.
She also urged the media to avoid spreading fake news or inciting tensions, “The media must uphold ethical journalism and avoid spreading information that could fuel tensions”.
About 200 company secretaries, governance professionals and institutional leaders will gather in Accra for the ‘Company Secretaries Summit’ next month.
It is aimed at strengthening governance practices and enhance boardroom effectiveness across the country.
The summit, which is scheduled for July 16 at the Labadi Beach Hotel seeks to equip governance professionals with the knowledge, skills, and networks required to navigate the increasingly complex demands of modern corporate leadership.
It will feature keynote presentations, panel discussions, and interactive sessions focusing on emerging governance trends, boardroom dynamics, regulatory compliance, digital transformation, and stakeholder expectations.
According to the convener, Catherine Engmann, the summit comes at a critical time when governance professionals are under growing pressure to support sound decision-making, strengthen governance culture, and respond effectively to changing institutional and regulatory environments.
“This gathering is not just another conference. It is a platform for governance leaders who are already operating at the highest level and intend to stay there,” she said.
She noted that the programme was designed to provide participants with practical tools, fresh insights, and valuable professional connections.
According to Ms Engmann, a major highlight of the event will be the awards ceremony, which will recognise individuals and organisations that have demonstrated excellence in governance practice and made significant contributions to improving board effectiveness and corporate accountability.
She mentioned that the summit will also offer participants an opportunity to benchmark their practices against industry standards, exchange ideas with peers, and explore innovative approaches to governance challenges.
Beyond the formal sessions, the event is expected to foster networking and collaboration among governance professionals, helping to strengthen governance practices across Ghana’s corporate and institutional landscape.
Speaking about the vision behind the initiative, Ms Engmann, said the summit was inspired by the need to create a dedicated platform that recognises the critical role played by company secretaries and governance professionals.
According to her, the Company Secretaries’ Summit and Awards reflects her conviction that Ghana’s governance professionals deserve an annual platform where they can engage in meaningful discussions, build strategic relationships, and receive recognition for their contributions to effective governance.
Registration for the summit, she said was currently open, with interested professionals encouraged to secure their participation ahead of the event.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
-1 cup dried soya beans
-4–5 cups for water (for blending)
-Extra water for soaking
-Sugar, honey or dates (optional, for sweetness)
-Vanilla extract (optional)
Preparation
-Pick through the beans to remove stones or damaged seeds and rinse thoroughly
-Place them in a large bowl and cover with plenty of water. Soak for at least eight hours or overnight to soften it to blend easier
– After soaking, rub the beans with your hands as the skin begins to remove
– Removing the skins helps reduce the ‘beany’ taste and improves texture
– Put the soaked beans into a blender with 4–5 cups of clean water
-Blend until smooth and milky. (You may need to do this in batches depending on your blender size).
– Using a clean muslin cloth or fine sieve, strain the blended mixture into a pot. (Squeeze well to extract as much liquid as possible).
-The leftover pulp is called okara. Don’t throw it away — it can be used in baking, porridge, or even added to stews.
– Place the strained milk on medium heat and make it boil. Stir continuously to prevent burning or overflowing.
– Allow it to boil for at least 20–25 minutes. Proper boiling removes the raw taste and neutralises natural compounds that can upset the stomach.
-Once boiled a little sugar or honey. Pulse.gh
Health benefits of Soya beans
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