Traditional ruler advocates national cohesion

Boaman Bofotia Boamposem II, Krontihenne of Sunyani Traditional Council, at the weekend called on Christians to lead efforts in resolving ethnic and political conflicts that threaten national peace and cohesion.

He said the prevailing peace in the country would be sustained, if Christians take the responsibility in helping to develop friendly relations among people with different religious, political and ethnic backgrounds.

Bofotia Boamposem made the call, at a peace prayer service jointly organised by Pentecost International Worship Centre, and Global Media Foundation (GLOMEF), a human right and media advocacy non-government organisation to commemorate the International Day of Peace in Sunyani.

The Day, which falls in September 21, every year, was instituted by the United Nations (UN) in 1981, and devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace around the globe.

Bofotia Boamposem commended Ghanaians for their peaceful co-existence, and enjoined them to guard against tendencies that could jeopardize social cohesion and national security.

He advised traditional rulers to play the leading role in sustaining and promoting peace in local communities.

Mr Raphael Godlove Ahenu, Chief Executive Officer of GLOMEF, observed that the UN had failed in efforts to promote global peace as hostilities and wars continue in parts of the African continent.

He called on the UN to reaffirm its commitment in promoting peace, especially in Africa, saying inter-ethnic and political resentment had affected development in parts of the continent.

Mr Ahenu noted that the actions and inactions of the media could affect national unity and entreated journalists and other media practitioners to be circumspect in their reportage.