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New Peace Council Board Urged To Uphold Ghana’s Legacy Of Peace
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The Deputy Minister for Interior, Ebenezer Okletey Terlarbi, has urged the newly appointed Governing Board of the National Peace Council (NPC) to serve with integrity and proactiveness to preserve Ghana’s reputation as a beacon of peace in the West African sub-region.
Speaking at an orientation ceremony for the new board members at Teiman in Accra, the Deputy Minister emphasised the NPC’s critical role in fostering dialogue, resolving conflicts, and promoting social cohesion.
Mr.Okletey Terlarbi congratulated the board members, noting that their selection was based on their experience, credentials, and commitment to serve with wisdom and patriotism.
“You have been called to serve at a time when the need for peace, dialogue, and social cohesion is paramount to foster our development as a country,” he said.
The Deputy Minister reiterated that the Ministry of the Interior and, indeed Government remained committed partners to see the National Peace Council as a vital ally in maintaining internal peace and security.
He assured them that the Ministry will continue to provide the NPC with the institutional support and policy guidance needed to execute its mandate effectively.
He also urged the board to remain neutral and credible while addressing sensitive issues such as chieftaincy disputes, political tensions, and promoting interfaith cooperation and youth engagement.
The Chairman of the Board, Most Rev. Emmanuel Kofi Fianu, expressed the board members’ commitment to working together to preserve peace in the country, despite the challenges that lie ahead.
Most Rev. Fianu highlighted that the members will leverage their expertise and bring fresh insights to their roles, contributing to the NPC’s mission to promote peace and stability in Ghana.
Mr. Alban Sumani Kingsford Bagbin has announced private sector led initiative that will see “Visit Ghana” on the “front of jersey” of Sunderland Football Club for the 2026/2027 football season.
The “Visit Ghana” project is a special marketing drive that will have presence on the front of jersey of Sunderland Football Club during the English Premier League.
Under this initiative, Sunderland FC will have on the front of their jerseys, “Visit Ghana” as part of efforts to drive and promote tourism in Ghana.
“We are entering a formal engagement with them to put Visit Ghana on their jerseys and all paraphernalia.
“We have gone far with the discussions, and therefore they usually showing interest,” Mr. Bagbin stated this at the 37th sitting of Parliament.
Mr. Bagbin explained further that, the initiative is not being sponsored by Parliament, but by the private sector adding that, the project will boost tourism in Ghana.
“This is not being sponsored by parliament. Infact the main sponsor is from the private sector, we are leading under my canopy to get this done.
“The GFA, the Ministry of Sports and Recreation and the Ministry of Finance have also been very supportive in this project,” he stated.
The Visit Ghana Front of Shirt Partnership with Sunderland, is expected to make Ghana the first African country to occupy such a position with a premier league club, and also offer global promotion for Ghana through EPL broadcasts, digital platforms and international media channels.
Motorists traveling between Accra and Kumasi are facing major delays today following a serious road crash at Birimso Bridge on the N6 Highway.
The accident, which involved a high-occupancy passenger bus, a loaded articulated truck, and a sedan, has completely blocked both lanes of the highway. As a result, all Accra-bound and Kumasi-bound traffic has been brought to a standstill.
Personnel from the Eastern South Regional Police MTTD, based in Kibi, are currently at the scene managing the situation.
To ease congestion, police have put in place temporary traffic diversions effective today.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
