Catholic Voice Ghana, a group in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Obuasi, has hosted a memorable choral concert dubbed Ghana Asomdwoe (Ghana’s Peace), towards a peaceful coexistence among Ghanaians, ahead of the December 7 General Elections.
The concert is aimed at unifying members of the general public and calling for tranquility in the electoral process.
The concert featured captivating performances by the host choir, Catholic Voices Ghana, alongside the guest choir, Dom Peace Chorale.
The groups showcased a range of harmonious and patriotic songs, leaving attendees resonated with the audience, reinforcing the message of unity and collective responsibility in nurturing peace.
The event inculcated a renewed sense of hope and a collective promise to advocate for peace at all times.
The participants were drawn from members of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), the Clergy, Civil Society Organisations, Ghana Police Service, the Media and the general public.
Other stakeholders who participated in the programme included Mr. Patrick Boakye Yiadom, the Member of Parliament for Obuasi East Constituency, Mr. William Kofi Adzowu, the NDC Constituency Secretary and personnel from the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE).
Mr. Joseph Owusu-Addo, the Executive Director of Catholic Voices Ghana emphasized the importance of peace as we approach the elections and stressed the need to commit to maintaining peace in our communities because violence and division have no place in our democracy.
Rev. Fr. John Calistus Sannah, a Catholic priest in the Obuasi Diocese, echoing the concert’s theme of peace underscored a shared commitment to ensuring a peaceful coexistence among the electorate in a conducive electoral environment in the lead-up to the elections.
