The Northern Ecumenical Forum, a peace promotion body, comprising
Christians and Muslims in Tamale has initiated a road map to support
individuals and organizations seeking peace and security in the
Northern Region. The Chairman of the Forum, and the Catholic
Archbishop of Tamale, Reverend Gregory Kpiebaya, announced this when
members of the forum met with the Northern Regional Minister, Alhaji
Mustapha Ali Iddris, in Tamale following the recent clashes at Tamale
and Gushiegu.
The Catholic Archbishop of Tamale said the forum will
plan a peace march to sensitize the people to the significance of peace
to national development. He said the body will also organize a special
fasting and prayer programme for Christians and Muslims for
violence-free election in December.
Rev. Kpiebaya condemned the acts
of violence and pleaded with political leaders and their supporters to
desist from illegal possession of arms. Alhaji Iddris commended the
forum for its peace efforts and called on politicians, chiefs and
religious leaders to support such missions. He said the welfare of the
people is at the centre of a common agenda and this can only be
achieved in an atmosphere of peace and security.
