Accra, Dec. 4, GNA – Oil marketing company, JP Trustees and Good Causes Foundation of the National Lottery Authority (NLA) have supported the maiden GIMPA Law School Pledge, dubbed ‘Peace through Democracy’ towards election 2024.
The event which was hosted by the GIMPA Law Students Association in collaboration with the GIMPA Law School, was to promote peace, unity, and constitutional responsibility towards the December 7, 2024 polls.
Addressing dignitaries and students at the forum, Mr. Desmond Israel who represented the Dean of GIMPA Law School, Dr Kwaku Agyeman-Budu, explained that law students bear a profound responsibility which extends beyond academic pursuits.
He also indicated that law students’ responsibility also encompasses shaping society rooted in law, order, and mutual respect, as he described the Peace Forum as timely.
He emphasized that the Peace Pledge initiative by the students, reflects responsibility and dedication to fostering a culture of peace in Ghana.
Mr. Desmond Israel explained the initiative was more than a campaign as it is a testament to the power of collective action, adding, “The Pledge underscores the vital role of law in safeguarding our nation’s integrity, especially during this period of heightened political activity”.
“Let us remember that peace is not a passive state but an active choice – one that demands vigilance, empathy and commitment to justice, recognizing its potential to shape Ghana’s electoral process” He added.
The General Secretary of GIMPA Law Students Association and Convener of the event, Ms Celestine Addo, said the Peace Forum was to ignite a collective pledge to uphold the values of democracy and to foster a culture of non-violence, respect, and fairness through this election season.
“Through the voices of tomorrow’s legal custodians and today’s thought leaders, we aim to inspire every Ghanaian to embrace the beauty of Ghana’s democratic legacy” Ms Addo said.
She indicated that the ‘Peace through Democracy’ project was not a mere initiative, but a call to action by all stakeholders.
“The GIMPA Law School and its students highly appreciate JP Trustees Limited and the NLA for supporting this Peace Forum, and setting the tone for what would resonate across the country – a steadfast commitment to fair, transparent, and peaceful elections” she added.
Managing Director of JP Trustees, Mr Joshua Larbi, said the company was proud to lend its support to the Peace Campaign, an initiative meant to remind Ghanaians of the shared responsibility towards a peaceful elections.
“As an oil marketing company with deep roots in Ghana, JP Trustees has always believed that the health and growth of any business are inseparably linked to the prosperity, stability and unity of the host country. It is for this reasons that we believe in a united Ghana, through a peaceful election”, Mr Larbi noted.
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