The Ashanti Regional Peace Council (ARPC) has cautioned that peace in Ghana cannot be taken for granted, warning that a surge in targeted killings, suicides, road accidents, the proliferation of arms, and rising citizen unrest poses serious risks to the nation’s stability.
In a statement marking World Peace Day on Sunday, September 21, 2025, the Council said the country must act quickly to address these warning signs before they escalate 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 generations to come, then it will be determined by the steps we take towards achieving it today.”
The Council identified greed and hatred as socio-economic challenges undermining peace in the Ashanti Region, stressing the need for collective action against prejudice, violence, and injustice.
It urged both state and non-state institutions to play proactive roles in conflict prevention, adding that individuals must also reflect on their responsibilities in promoting peace at home, in workplaces, and within communities.
The ARPC further called on security agencies to exhibit professionalism and fairness in the discharge of their duties to build public trust and confidence in law enforcement.
Marking the day under the United Nations theme “Act Now for a Peaceful World”, the Council said Ghanaians must learn to recognise early warning signs 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.
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