National Peace Council of Ghana

National Peace Council of Ghana

National Peace Council of Ghana is a Ghanaian national body whose aim is to raise awareness surrounding the use of non-violent strategies in response to conflict through networking, coordination and campaigning. The National Peace Council consists of 11 members, representing various religious, social or political groups[1]:

  • Cardinal Peter Turkson(Cardinal of the Catholic Church)
  • Sheik Nuhu Shaributu (Chief Imam of Ghana)
  • Maulvi Wahab Adam (Head of the Ahmadiyya Movement, and former member of the National Reconciliation Commission)
  • Bishop Francis Lodonu (Catholic Church)
  • Mr. Kwabena Kesse (Youth Representative)
  • Pastor Mensah Otabil (Renowned Evangelist)
  • Opanin Dr. Kofi Agyekum (Linguistics department, University of Ghana, Legon)
  • Mr. Edward Mahami (Legal Practitioner)
  • Ms. Angela baiden (Renowned former Trade Unionist)
  • Nana Ekumfi Ameyaw (Omanhene of Techiman, representing the Traditional Institution)
  • Professor Irene Odotei (Director, Institute of African Studies, University of Ghana, renowned historian).

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