30th NOVEMBER, 2024
Feature: ‘Gbawe Gonsee Kingdom Ghana’:
The Council of Zongo Chiefs, Ablekuma Gbawe Gonsee, the Dzaasetse of Gbawe Gonsee together with the Chiefs of Gbawe and General Public participated in an ‘Elections Peace Walk’ on Saturday 30th November in Gbawe Gonsee, Ghana. Dignitaries participating included: Kinkanku Sarki Musah Nsoh, Sarki Ahmed Mohammed Abass, Nii Abe Kobla II (Kingmaker and Overlord), Lawyer Jerry Ahmed Shaibu NPP Parliamentary candidate, Felix Nii Odartey Lamptey NDC Parliamentary candidate.
The event started on November 30th at 5:30 am at Station Point: Gbawe Zero and end Point Agape Down Station.
In his speech at close of the Ghana Elections 2024 Peace Walk in Gbawe Gonsee Kingdom, HRM The Dzaasetse Nii Abe Kobla II (Kingmaker and Overlord) of Gbawe Gonsee gave a speech with theme: ‘Upholding Our Peace for a Prosperous Ghana.’
Full Speech
Upholding Our Peace for a Prosperous Ghana
Dear Fellow Ghanaians,
As we approach the crucial election season in 2024, I want to take a moment to remind and encourage each one of us—citizens and political parties alike—of our collective responsibility to prioritize peace as the foundation for our national development.
Our history has taught us the invaluable lesson that peace is not merely the absence of conflict; it is a vital state of harmony that allows our nation to thrive. Ghana has long been a beacon of stability in West Africa, a testament to the resilience and unity of our people. However, this legacy is one we must actively protect and nurture.
Elections are a democratic exercise that allows us to express our views and choices for the future of our country. Yet, they can also be a time of heightened emotions and tensions. It is during these moments that we must remain vigilant, understanding that our actions and words can significantly influence the climate of our nation. The choices we make will either sow seeds of division or cultivate a harvest of peace, unity, and progress.
Let us remember that our greatest strength lies in our diversity. Each political party, with its unique vision for our Ghana, contributes to our rich tapestry. However, it is our shared commitment to the betterment of our nation that must prevail over partisanship. We must engage in respectful dialogue, embrace our differences, and seek common ground, always prioritizing the welfare of our people above all else.
As citizens, let us active participants in this process by:
1. Promoting Peaceful Dialogue: Engage in conversations with a spirit of respect and understanding. Listen as much as you speak, and strive for a constructive exchange of ideas.
2. Encouraging Tolerance: Recognize that differing views are a natural part of democracy. Let’s celebrate our diversity and reject any form of hate speech or violence that seeks to undermine our unity.
3. Holding Leaders Accountable: We must demand that our political leaders prioritize peace in their campaigns. They should inspire us with their visions for our future rather than divide us with divisive rhetoric.
4. Participating Responsibly: As we prepare to cast our votes, let’s commit to doing so peacefully and responsibly, understanding the profound impact our choices will have on our fellow citizens and our country.
5. Being Ambassadors of Peace: In our communities, let us spread the message of peace and tolerance. Small acts of kindness and understanding can go a long way in building a more peaceful environment.
In the words of our forebearers, "We are one people; we share one home." Let us take these words to heart as we navigate the upcoming elections. Together, we can ensure that our beloved Ghana remains a model of democracy, peace, and development.
As we stand at this crossroads, let us choose to embrace peace, showing that we are not just citizens of Ghana, but custodians of our nation's future. May we walk hand in hand, not just as individuals from different political backgrounds, but as Ghanaians united for a common purpose.
Again, I pledge my adherence to ensuring and embracing peace as my utmost priority and further encourage my people within the Gbawe Gonsee Kingdom and the entire Weija/Gbawe Constituency and Ghana at large to uphold our peaceful coexistence in a high esteem thereby maintaining it before, during and after 7th December 2024 general election.
Let's make 2024 a testament to our commitment to peace and progress.
#LongLive Gbawe Gonsee Kingdom
#Longlive Weija-Gbawe Constituency
#LongLive Ghana
Thank you.
HRM NII ABE KOBLA II
DZAASETSE (KINGMAKER AND OVERLORD) OF GBAWE GONSEE.
What an awesome message to the Ghanaian Electorate. Peace has to be at the forefront of all elections and the future of Ghana as one nation, indivisible, as in the past.
Thank you HRM! The Ancestors are pleased with your work.