The Presbyterian Church in Bono Ahafo, in collaboration with various community and religious bodies, has launched a peace campaign ahead of the 2024 elections.

The initiative, spearheaded by Rev. Dr. Kwabena Opuni-Frimpong, Executive Director for the Alliance for Christian Advocacy for Africa, aims to ensure zero tolerance for violence and safeguard lives and property during the electoral process.

In a gathering held in Techiman, a city previously marred by electoral violence, church leaders, the women’s wing of the Presbyterian Church, the traditional council, political party representatives, and other community stakeholders came together to discuss measures for a peaceful election.

The event also included participation from the Electoral Commission, police, and Muslim community leaders.

Rev. Dr. Opuni-Frimpong emphasized the importance of unity and proactive engagement to prevent any recurrence of violence, as witnessed in past elections.

"We are in Techiman doing this program because, during previous elections, people died when vote counting was ongoing. As a result, we have come together to commit to zero tolerance for death.

“Our goal is to see Techiman and the entire country conduct elections without any form of violence and to protect lives and properties," he stated.



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