The National Peace Council has appealed to Ghanaians to remain calm and avoid inflammatory rhetoric amid growing political tension following the recent arrests of some political actors over comments alleged to have breached the laws of the country.

In a press release issued on May 20, 2026, the Council expressed concern over the rising political atmosphere and warned against actions and statements that could threaten national peace and stability.

“NPC calls for calm amid rising political tensions,” the statement said, as the Council urged all sides to exercise restraint and uphold democratic values.

The Peace Council noted that Ghana’s democracy is built on respect for the rule of law, constitutional rights, and due process, stressing that these principles must guide the conduct of both citizens and state institutions.

“The National Peace Council reminds all Ghanaians that the rule of law, due process, and respect for constitutional rights as enshrined in the 1992 Constitution of the Republic of Ghana are non-negotiable pillars of our democracy,” the statement said.

The Council also appealed to security agencies and the judiciary to act professionally and fairly while carrying out their duties, especially in politically sensitive matters.

“It is in this vein that we call on our respected security and judicial institutions to act with impartiality, transparency, and professionalism and ensure that the rights and freedoms of citizens are always upheld in the performance of their lawful duties,” the statement added.

At the same time, the Council cautioned political parties, communicators, and supporters against making provocative comments capable of inciting violence or deepening political divisions in the country.

“The National Peace Council, similarly, calls on political parties, their communicators and actors to refrain from making unsubstantiated, inflammatory statements and actions that have the potential to incite violence in the country,” it stated. The Council further reminded political commentators both within Ghana and abroad to be mindful of their public utterances and the potential impact they may have on national cohesion and stability.

According to the NPC, Ghana’s peace depends on the ability of citizens and political actors to disagree respectfully without resorting to abusive language, hostility or violence.

“The NPC reiterates the fact that Ghana’s stability depends on our ability to disagree in our public discourse without resorting to abusive language or violence,” the statement stressed.

As part of efforts to ease tensions and prevent further escalation, the Council announced plans to hold discussions with political party leaders in the coming days through its quarterly trust-building platform.

“The Council, as part of its quarterly trust-building platform with political parties, will hold a meeting in the next few days to dialogue with the leadership of the parties to find lasting solutions to this development to prevent escalation of the situation,” the statement concluded.

Read the full statement below:



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