Stakeholders call for stronger community-security collaboration to prevent extremism
Stakeholders have called for stronger collaboration between communities and security agencies to prevent violent extremism and safeguard Ghana’s peace.
Ghanaian stakeholders have urged for enhanced cooperation between communities and security forces to curb violent extremism and protect the nation's stability. This call was articulated on October 28 during a National Dialogue on Civil-Security Engagement held in Accra, organized by Catholic Relief Services (CRS) in conjunction with the National Security Council Secretariat, the National Peace Council, and supported by the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The event gathered over 60 delegates from various sectors, including government, law enforcement, civil society, traditional governance, religious bodies, and international partners.
Dr. Abena Amedormey, the CRS Ghana Country Representative, underscored the necessity of a holistic societal strategy, highlighting that her organization and collaborators engaged more than 1,000 stakeholders across Northern Ghana this year to bolster community resilience. National Security Coordinator COP Osman Abdul-Razak echoed the sentiment, advocating for united efforts, while the Netherlands Ambassador to Ghana, Hans Akerboom, emphasized the importance of equitable governance, youth engagement, and community involvement.
Most Rev. Emmanuel Kofi Fianu, Chairman of the National Peace Council, advocated for innovative solutions to youth employment issues, cautioning that insufficient opportunities could heighten young individuals' susceptibility to extremist influences. It is anticipated that the dialogue's outcomes will guide initiatives aimed at boosting community involvement, early detection, and grassroots strategies to avert violent extremism in Ghana.
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