Baffuor Owusu Bediako, the Paramount Chief of Domeabra in the Asante Akyim North District of the Ashanti region has commended the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, for his pristine leadership.
The chief noted that his leadership style has helped immensely to sustain peace in the chieftaincy institution in the region.
According to him, the Asantehene’s leadership role in resolving chieftaincy disputes to foster peaceful coexistence in the region and beyond deserve emulation by other traditional authorities and political leaders.
Baffuor Bediako made the commendation when he presided over a Peace Symposium organised by the Ashanti Regional Peace Council at Wesley College of Education to strengthen the ideals of peace to commemorate this year’s International Day of Peace under the theme: “Cultivating a Culture of Peace.”
He appealed to political party functionaries to be mindful of their activities, as we gradually approach the 2024 December 7 general elections.
He said politicians should not forget that their members and constituents look up to them, hence any action that incites violence and chaotic behaviour should not be condoned.
The chief noted that the use of abusive language by politicians is becoming a norm, especially during campaigns, and warned that slanderous messages were not good, except to ruin the reputations of people for power.
He cautioned that political propaganda, indecent speeches and ethnic and religious divisive languages could trigger violent conflicts which would disrupt the peace and stability prevailing in the country.
He stressed the need to be cautious in expressing grievances and displeasures when issues of national interest confront us.
He disclosed that our actions and omissions today will largely determine the conditions we would find ourselves in during and after the elections and that, demonstration should be peacefully and lawfully carried out to prevent any acts of violence.
The Domeabra chief also entreated Ghanaians to express their opinions and differences through the use of dialogue instead of violence.
He reminded the public to realise that Ghana can no longer afford leaders who come to plunder the nation and bring unnecessary hardship on the people, adding that the Gospel of Peace, truth, justice, reconciliation, unity, respect and the fear of the Lord are the bedrock of a genuinely true and patriotic election.
