The Ashanti Regional Peace Council (ARPC) has cautioned that Ghana’s peace and stability cannot be taken for granted, warning that recent developments pose significant risks to national security and social cohesion.
In a statement issued to mark World Peace Day on Sunday, September 21, 2025, the Council expressed concern over a surge in targeted killings, suicides, road accidents, the proliferation of arms, and growing citizen unrest. These, it said, are clear warning signs that require urgent attention to prevent escalation into full-blown conflicts.
“The ultimate impact of violence is that it is a descending spiral, begetting the very things it seeks to destroy, which may lead to underdevelopment,” the statement noted. “If there will be tranquillity in our time and for generations to come, it will be determined by the steps we take towards achieving it today.”
The Council identified greed and hatred as major socio-economic challenges undermining peace in the Ashanti Region and called for collective efforts to combat prejudice, violence, and injustice.
It urged both state and non-state actors to take proactive roles in conflict prevention, while also emphasizing the individual’s responsibility to promote peace in homes, workplaces, and communities.
The ARPC further appealed to security agencies to uphold professionalism and fairness in the discharge of their duties, noting that public trust in law enforcement is crucial for sustaining peace.
Observing the day under the United Nations theme, “Act Now for a Peaceful World,” the Council encouraged Ghanaians to recognise early warning signs of instability and respond with honesty, fairness, and unity.
“Let us all love, cherish, promote, and defend the priceless gift of peace we enjoy,” the statement concluded.
