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By Jibril Abdul Mumuni\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Accra, Oct. 14, GNA \u2013 Mr. Alexander Kekula, National Director of SOS Children\u2019s Village Ghana, has emphasised that stakeholders in Ghana\u2019s electoral process must acknowledge the vital role children play in the country\u2019s peacebuilding efforts.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He stated that by providing children with a platform to participate in peacebuilding, \u201cwe are empowering them to be part of the solution.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Speaking at the launch of the \u2018Stomping for Peace Campaign\u2019 of the SOS Children\u2019s Village Ghana, Mr. Kekula noted that children were often the most vulnerable in times of political and social unrest.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Therefore, stakeholders must diligently strive to maintain peace and prevent children from suffering the consequences of instability.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Stomping for Peace Campaign was aimed at highlighting the impact of electoral violence on Ghanaian children.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n
Mr. Kekula stated that the campaign served as a platform to advocate for children\u2019s voices, aiming to prevent potential violence.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWith each stomp, they seek attention for their needs\u2014peace, mental well-being, and a stable environment in which they can thrive,\u201d he remarked.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
He highlighted that globally, millions of children live in conflict zones, many forcibly displaced from their homes.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThese figures are not mere statistics; they represent real children enduring unimaginable hardships, such as loss of family, trauma, exploitation, and the theft of their childhood,\u201d he added.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Mr. Kekula stressed that it was the shared responsibility of all stakeholders to transform children\u2019s rights from mere words into meaningful actions.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Miss Akyedze Aidoo, a student at SOS Herman Gmeiner School in Tema, called on the Electoral Commission to maintain the highest standards of transparency and integrity, emphasising that a fair electoral process would help prevent tension and violence.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
She urged politicians to prioritise peace over politics and ensure their campaigns convey messages of unity and tolerance.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cEncourage your supporters to remain peaceful, no matter the election results.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWe ask you to pledge to make this election season one of peace and respect. Use your voices to promote peace and not division. Lead by example and show us what it means to care for the well-being of every citizen, especially children,\u201d she said.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n
Miss Aidoo called on the security services to safeguard the nation\u2019s peace and to remain impartial in their duties.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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