The Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has urged Ghanaians to cherish and protect the peace the country continues to enjoy, describing it as the foundation for national development.
He made the call during his working visit to the Western Region, where he is engaging regional authorities, religious leaders, traditional authorities and agencies under the Ministry.
Addressing a joint meeting of Christian and Muslim leaders in Takoradi as part of his stakeholder sensitisation on peace and security, Hon. Muntaka said it is important for Ghanaians to appreciate the peace and security in the country and to continue to embrace religious tolerance. ‘Religious tolerance is one of the cardinal reasons for the peace we enjoy in this country. We must not take it for granted. We must protect it,’ the Minister stated.
He urged the religious leaders to continue to pray for Ghana for peace, stability and prosperity and to use their pulpits and platforms to promote unity and peaceful co-existence.
The religious leaders, on their part, expressed appreciation to the Ministry of the Interior and the Western Regional Minister for the collaboration and continuous engagement with faith-based organisations in promoting peace, religious tolerance and social cohesion in the region.
They commended the Minister for engaging directly with religious and community leaders and reaffirmed their commitment to working with the Ministry, the Regional Coordinating Council and security agencies to promote dialogue, sustain peace and address emerging security challenges in the region.