By Albert Futukpor
Bimbilla (N/R), Nov 03, GNA – The Nanumba North Municipal Directorate of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has engaged some youth groups in the area as part of efforts to promote peace before, during and after this year’s general election.
The youth engagement, which formed part of the Preventing and Containing Violent Extremism (PCVE) project being implemented by the NCCE with funding support from the European Union, was also attended by representatives of political parties, security services, religious groups and persons living with disabilities.
Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Mr Nicholas Anoom, Bimbilla District Commander, Ghana Police Service, who spoke during the event at Bimbilla, touched on peaceful coexistence and inter-faith tolerance.
He challenged participants to look beyond their personal gains, religious affiliations, tribal and ethnic divisions to protect the peace and development of the area.
He assured them that the Police were ready to clamp down on individuals hiding behind fake social media accounts to engage in disinformation.
Afa Sobri, who represented the Chief Imam of Bimbilla, advised individuals to inform their family members and friends when travelling and help to keep the peace to ensure maximum security, before, during and after prayers at mosques and churches.
Mr Asumana Musah, a representative of the New Patriotic Party, raised concerns about cybercrime in the municipality citing instances where some individuals hid behind fake/ghost social media accounts to spread falsehood.
Mr Issahaku Mahamudu, Nanumba North Municipal Director of NCCE, took participants through a presentation on PCVE in the context of this year’s general election.
He emphasised that “If the elections will be peaceful, it will depend on everyone. The best person to give you security is yourself.”
Madam Debora Ibrahim, a representative of Maltiti Youth Group, advised participants and religious groups to focus their messages on religious tolerance to prevent religious discrimination in the area.
GNA