By Oliver Zleh Jr., Grand Gedeh Correspondent
In anticipation of a serene environment in the aftermath of a grueling elections that divided the country into two halves, the Center for Conflict Prevention and Peace Building (CECPAP) over the weekend held a two-day stakeholders’ “Post-elections and Reconciliation Dialogue” in Grand Gedeh.
The dialogue was held at the Zwedru Multilateral High School auditorium, and it brought together scores of participants to discuss the protection of peace and Reconciliation, and building peaceful and reconciliatory alliances.
Mr. Charles Crawford, Executive Director of CECPAP, intoned his audience stressing the importance of peace and reconciliation. He said the purpose of the two-day dialogue was to provide adequate awareness on conflict management and resolution.
The dialogue took place after a wave of violence on October 10, 2023, that occasioned the destruction of properties of Senator Zoe Emmanuel Pennue of Grand Gedeh, stemming from allegations by Gedeans that Senator Pennue was engaged in fetish practices.
But Mr. Crawford noted that violence has the propensity to destroy and hinder the existence of peace in the County. He stressed that with the provided funding from partners, they have come to mitigate in finding a common ground for Grand Gedeans to coexist while resolving their differences.
He used the medium to call on supporters of Senator Zoe Emmanuel Pennuel and the late Representative, Erol Madison Gwion to re-establish and work for peace and Reconciliation in the County.
For his part, Reverend Winner Zulu expressed his appreciation to the organizing body and its partners for the conduct of the training on peace and conflict resolution.
He assured that the knowledge gained during the dialogue will go a long way to cement peace of the county.
Representing the local authority, Mr. Charles Zulu lauded the Center for Conflict Prevention and Peace building (CECPAP) for the opportunity to participate in peace building and resolution dialogue.
Meanwhile, Mr. Zulu has admonished citizens and participants to put aside their political differences and promote lasting peace in the county.
