The Minister for the Interior and Minister Responsible for National Security, Mr Mohammed-Mubarak Muntaka, has inaugurated the newly constituted Governing Board of the National Peace Council (NPC) at a formal ceremony held at the Jubilee House on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.

Speaking in the presence of President John Dramani Mahama, Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, ministers of state, members of the diplomatic corps, and key stakeholders, Mr. Muntaka reaffirmed the government’s commitment to sustaining peace and democratic stability across the country.

The Minister praised the Council’s significant contributions to conflict prevention and resolution in Ghana, citing its constitutional mandate under the National Peace Council Act, 2011 (Act 818).

He emphasised the Council’s strategic role in fostering dialogue and cooperation among political actors, especially during the 2024 elections.

“Over the last decade, except for 2023, Ghana has been ranked the most peaceful country in West Africa. Currently, we are ranked fourth on the African continent.

This is largely due to the strategic interventions of the National Peace Council,” he noted.

Among the Council’s key achievements, Mr. Muntaka highlighted the successful facilitation of constituency and national-level dialogues and the landmark signing of the fourth Presidential Peace Pact by all 12 candidates in the 2024 general elections — a feat widely recognised by the international community.

He also pointed to notable progress in conflict-prone areas.

“Constituencies like Asutifi South and Asunafo North that previously experienced post-election violence have remained calm since the last elections,” he said.

However, he acknowledged isolated disturbances in areas like Damongo and Ablekuma North, adding that the Ministry will work with stakeholders to address such concerns.

Mr. Muntaka disclosed that the Council is reviewing the 2024 elections to adopt new strategies for stronger collaboration with political and governance institutions.

He also announced a significant international recognition: the Global Action Against Mass Atrocity Crimes (GAAMAC) has invited Ghana to chair the organisation and host its new headquarters, to be relocated from Switzerland.

“This is a major testament to Ghana’s growing influence in international peacebuilding,” he said, appealing for full logistical and financial support from the government to make the transition successful.

The Minister also updated the gathering on domestic progress, revealing that the Council now has offices in all 16 regions and is currently handling 368 cases nationwide, most of which are chieftaincy-related.

He reiterated his call for a national dialogue on the future of chieftaincy in Ghana.

In support of the Council’s operational capacity, the Ministry has provided vehicles to the Ashanti, Bono East, and Oti regions.

Plans are also underway to construct a permanent headquarters for the Council — a “Peace House” — to serve as a legacy project under President Mahama’s tenure.

Notably, the newly inaugurated 13-member Board includes three women, reflecting the Council’s commitment to gender inclusion.

A new gender policy has also been developed to guide its programmes and ensure broader representation.

In conclusion, Mr. Muntaka expressed gratitude to the stakeholders present and reaffirmed the government’s continued support for the Peace Council’s vital role in preserving national stability.

Members of the Reconstituted National Peace Council

1.⁠ ⁠Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Fianu, SVD

 2.⁠ ⁠Rt. Rev. Dr. Hilliard K. Dela Dogbe, Ph.D.

 3.⁠ ⁠Apostle Eric Kwabena Nyamekye 

 4.⁠ ⁠Bishop Dr. Victor Osei 

 5.⁠ ⁠Alhaji Maulvi Mohammed Bin Salih 

 6.⁠ ⁠Sheik Salman Mohammed Alhassan 

 7.⁠ ⁠Sheikh Armiyawo Shaibu 

 8.⁠ ⁠Numo Blafo Akotia Omaℇtu III

 9.⁠ ⁠Linda Teye 

10.⁠ ⁠Dr. Abubakar Umar Alhassan 

11.⁠ ⁠Georgette Francois 

12.⁠ ⁠Susan Aryeetey 

13.⁠ ⁠Nana Effah-Apenteng