The Minister for the Interior, Mr. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has inaugurated a 7-member Gbiniyiri Conflict Mediation Committe to work with relevant stakeholders towards peacebuilding, reconciliation and sustainable resettlement of the affected persons.
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony on Monday in Accra, the Minister outlined the Committee’s critical mandate, emphasising its role in fostering peace, security, and social cohesion.
“The Committee’s Terms of Reference include facilitating the safe and dignified return of displaced residents, assessing the conflict’s scope and damages, promoting dialogue and reconciliation, recommending sustainable peacebuilding mechanisms, and strengthening local institutions to prevent future violence”, he noted.
Mr. Muntaka urged the committee to conduct its duties impartially, transparently, and inclusively.
He also stressed the need to engage with all stakeholders, including traditional authorities, opinion leaders, civil society, and the security agencies, to rebuild peace and trust in Gbiniyiri and its surrounding communities.
The Minister also encouraged them to leverage partnerships with civil society organisations, development partners, ano faith-based institutions as they carry out their tasks.
The Chairman of the committee, Mr. Bombande expressed deep gratitude for the trust placed in the Committee and acknowledged the gravity of their responsibility and task ahead.
He emphasized the Committee’s commitment to delivering actionable recommendations to Government that will support the affected communities.
Judith Twumwaa, ISD
