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 GCBC Reaffirms Commitment to Support Ministry of the Interior, Ghana in Advancing Peace and Stability in Ghana

On Wednesday, 12th March 2025, the Minister for Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed, met with Christian leaders and church representatives at the Accra City Hotel to discuss critical national security issues, strengthen collaboration between the government and faith-based organizations while exploring ways for faith-based institutions to contribute to peace and stability in Ghana.

Representing theGhana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC), Rev. Fr. Michael Quaicoe, Director of the Governance, Justice and Peace Directorate (GJPD), delivered a solidarity message reaffirming the Church’s unwavering commitment to national security and peacebuilding. He emphasized the need to strengthen and adequately resource national institutions, particularly the National Peace Council, to ensure long-term stability and effective conflict resolution.

the Minister for Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed

The Minister’s attention was also drawn to the Sahel Peace Initiative (SPI) Project, which has made significant contributions to conflict resolution, particularly through the development of a conflict map for the northern part of Ghana. 

The Minister expressed great interest in the initiative and requested a follow-up meeting for further discussions on how its lessons can be scaled nationally.

The Minister also outlined plans to transform Ghana’s prisons into correctional and rehabilitation centres by integrating manufacturing businesses within prison facilities, allowing inmates to develop skills, earn an income, and ease reintegration into society. He further addressed urgent security concerns, including youth involvement in narcotics, gun control, private security regulation and immigration management.

During the plenary, participants raised key issues such as politically-sponsored land guards, police extortion, disruptions by traditional leaders during the ban on noise-making and the influx of foreign beggars. 

The Minister called for closer collaboration between the Church and the government, recognizing the Church’s critical role in upholding moral values, fostering social cohesion and promoting justice.

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