The Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), George Obeng-Manu, the Staff Officer at the Bono Regional Police Command, emphasizes that the country needs to preserve and strengthen the prevailing peace for the 2024 Election, in the supreme interest of the children.
He stated that sustained national peace would not only facilitate accelerated national development but also ensure the proper upbringing, growth, and development of children to become national assets.
"A peaceful society provides a stable environment, essential for the growth and well-being of children," said ASP Obeng-Manu, who is also the Manager of the Police Experimental Basic School in Sunyani. He made these remarks at the graduation of the 2023-2024 Kindergarten batch of the school.
In total, 53 children, comprising 27 boys and 26 girls, graduated from KG to the primary level at the ceremony, which was held under the theme: "Voting for Peace is an Investment in the Future of Children."
"Ghana sailing through another peaceful election would help create a future where children can thrive without fear of conflicts or war," ASP Obeng-Manu stated. He called on the various political parties to remain decorous in their campaigns and ensure that their political activities did not disturb the peace.
Selina Boatemaa, the Headmistress of the School, mentioned that the nation ought to do more to promote justice, fairness, tranquility, and development. She urged political parties to combat vote-buying.
Ransford Antwi, an Independent Parliamentary Candidate in the Sunyani East Constituency, advised parents to invest much of their resources into the education of their children.
Saed Mubarak, the Sunyani East Parliamentary Candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), encouraged everyone to contribute towards conducting peaceful elections.