Tempane: The Tempane District office of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) in the Upper East Region has organised its second phase of the Inter-Party Dialogue Committee (IPDC) meeting to devise strategies for a peaceful election come December 7, 2024. According to Ghana News Agency, the meeting brought together stakeholders from political parties, security agencies, traditional authorities, faith-based organisations, and persons living with disabilities to exchange ideas and strengthen collaborations to promote peaceful coexistence and tolerance. The aim was to outline proactive measures to curb incidences of violence that may erupt during the electioneering period. The engagement formed part of the European Union-sponsored project, dubbed 'Preventing and Containing Violent Extremism (PCVE)', being implemented by the NCCE in the five Northern regions and three adjoining regions. Mr. James Abdulai Ayaala, the Upper East Regional Director of the NCCE, noted that the engagement was part of the Commission's peace campaign efforts to foster collaborations amongst stakeholders towards preventing violent extremism and instituting effective mechanisms to promote peace during the 2024 general elections and beyond. He emphasized the high stakes in this year's general elections, urging the need for collective efforts to ensure peace and stability during the electioneering period and beyond. The Regional Director called on political party representatives to propagate peace and tolerance among their members to prevent violent extremist and terrorist groups in neighbouring countries from exploiting any internal conflicts. Mr. Martin Mumuni, the Tempane District Director of NCCE, reiterated that the security and peace of the country must be a concern for all Ghanaians. He emphasized the importance of taking deliberate efforts to prevent any incidences of violence that could undermine the nation's peace. He also urged participants to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the security agencie s for prompt action. Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Isaac Adu, the Tempane District Police Commander, informed participants about the police's preparedness to ensure a peaceful atmosphere for electorates to exercise their franchise safely. ASP Adu cautioned media practitioners against spreading falsehoods and sensational stories, urging them to fact-check their information before dissemination to the public. The representatives of the political parties present at the meeting made a solemn pledge to promote the message of peace to their supporters and conduct themselves in an expected manner to ensure peaceful elections. Source: Ghana News Agency