Zanfara Chief in Ghana urges peace as Ghana gears up for 2024 elections

The newly installed Zanfara community Chief in Ghana, Sarki Alhaji Amadu Musah Manga, has passionately appealed for peace and stability as Ghana approaches the 2024 general elections.

Speaking during an interview following his installation, the Zanfara Chief called on all Ghanaians, especially the Zongo Youth, to prioritise the nation’s peace above personal or political interests, warning that the country’s peace and democracy must not be compromised for any political gains.

Sarki Alhaji Amadu Musah Manga emphasised the pivotal role peace plays in national development, adding that Muslims in the country must lead the campaign to promote peace before, during, and after the elections.

He stated that as Ghana prepares for the 2024 elections, there is a need for all Ghanaians to put the country first, adding that political party affiliations and personal ambitions should not overshadow the greater good as peace is the foundation of development, which must be protected at all cost.

His appeal comes at a time when political tensions are on the rise, with various parties intensifying their campaigns and citizens voicing their expectations for the upcoming elections.

Sarki Alhaji Amadu Musah Manga, who was also appointed as the Ambassador of Peace, stressed that while political competition is essential in a democracy, it should never lead to violence or division.

Touching on the role of traditional leaders in preserving peace, the newly appointed peace Ambassador highlighted the critical role traditional leaders play in maintaining peace, particularly during election periods.

He urged chiefs, Imams and opinion leaders across the Zongo Communities in the country to use their influence to promote harmony and prevent political discord from undermining the country’s stability.

Their roles as Zongo Chiefs and Imams in ensuring peace during the election are crucial in these times, hence the need to encourage dialogue, foster understanding, and remind the Zongo people, especially the youth, that no political gain is worth the destruction of the nation’s peace.

Sarki Alhaji Amadu Musah Manga stated that as the election season intensifies, with political leaders and their supporters often engaging in rhetoric that threatens to stoke divisions, it is the responsibility of all to call for peace, adding that peace does not rest solely on politicians rather it is a collective effort that requires the participation of all citizens.

He urged political leaders to conduct their campaigns responsibly and cautioned them against using inflammatory language that could incite violence among their supporters, urging them instead to focus on presenting their visions for the country.