Oti Regional Peace Council Leads Multi-District Engagement on Non-Violence and Social Cohesion-Kadjebi District

The National Peace Council, through its Oti Regional structures, organized a three-day Community Engagement on Non-Violence, Youth Inclusion, and Social Cohesion across parts of the Oti Region from 24th to 26th February 2026.

The engagement formed part of ongoing efforts to promote non-violent conflict resolution, strengthen youth participation in peacebuilding and local governance, and enhance social cohesion among diverse groups within the Nkwanta North District and adjoining districts.

Objectives of the Engagement

The programme aimed to:

  • Promote non-violent approaches to conflict resolution

  • Strengthen youth participation in peacebuilding and local governance

  • Enhance collaboration among traditional authorities, religious leaders, security agencies, and community groups

  • Deepen social cohesion across diverse ethnic and social identities

Expected Outcomes

The initiative was designed to achieve:

  • Increased awareness of non-violence and peaceful coexistence

  • Strengthened collaboration among traditional authorities, security agencies, and community stakeholders

  • Enhanced youth inclusion in local decision-making processes

  • Renewed stakeholder commitment to sustaining peace across the districts

Key Highlights

Speakers at the various engagements emphasized the importance of dialogue, tolerance, and collective responsibility in preventing violence and sustaining peace. The need for inclusive governance, youth empowerment, and stronger collaboration between traditional, religious, and security institutions was strongly underscored.

Participants were encouraged to prioritize dialogue over division and to work together in addressing emerging tensions within their communities.

Participation

The engagements brought together:

  • Traditional Councils

  • District and Municipal Assemblies

  • Religious Bodies and Local Councils of Churches

  • Representatives of the Ghana Police Service

  • Youth Groups and Tribal Associations

  • Civil Society Organizations (CSOs)

The programme reaffirmed the shared responsibility of all stakeholders to promote peace, inclusion, and unity throughout the Oti Region.