School children in Bawku advocates peace

Bawku (UE) , Nov. 21  GNA- Pupils at a Peace forum in Bawku in Upper East Region, on Wednesday appealed to stakeholders in Election 2012, to play their roles effectively to help ensure peace before, during and after the December election.   The forum, organised by World Vision (WV) Ghana, a non-governmental organisation attracted faith based organisations (FBOs), parents, political parties, the security agencies and the media.   The event focussed on Bawku, which  is one of the flashpoints in the Region.   “We the children of Ghana need peace so that we can continue with the development of our country. Whether Moslem or Christian, whether PNC (Peoples National Convention , NDC( National Democratic Congress), NPP (New Patriotic Party), CPP (Convention People’s Party), PNC  (People National Convention ) or UFP (United Front Party) we are all Ghanaians and Ghana is our homeland,” says  Miss Wasila Abdulai , a form three student of the local Methodist Junior School.   Master  Issahaku Hardi , a form two student of Mother Theresa Junior School appealed to the stakeholders not to destroy the peace the country is enjoying.   He said maintaining and sustaining  national peace would empower Ghana to become a developed country.   In a speech read on his behalf, Naba Asigri Abugrago Azoka II, Paramount Chief of Bawku   commended WV and the FBOs for organising the forum, adding that peace is very dear to his heart.   “There is no leader who does not cherish peace which is the pivot for development,” he said.   Naba Azoka asked the people in Bawku and the perpetrators of the ethnic conflict to be mindful of the devastating effects  of the clashes.   “Now due to the ban placed on motorbikes only our women are allowed to ride them and this is causing discomfort and affecting us. We need to change our attitudes to maintain peace,” he noted.   Mrs Rebecca Awuga , a teacher in Bawku entreated the children not to allow themselves to be used by selfish politicians to cause trouble.   Madam Benedicta Pealore, Regional  Operations Team Leader of WV said Ghana needs peace to foster development .   “We are already preparing for election in December, it is important that we all pray for peaceful election,” she said.   Mr Daniel Aboko Akologo, Municipal Deputy Director of the National Commission for Civic Education warned supporters of political parties not to deface the posters of opponents’ since it is a crime.   GNA... Read Full Story