By Rachel Quartey & Rukayatu Musah
Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has urged Ghanaians to recommit to peace, tolerance and national unity, warning against attempts to use religion as a tool for division.
She made the call on Thursday at the 14th Dialogue and Peace Iftar Dinner organised by Tudec in partnership with the National Peace Council.
Tudec is a Ghana Revenue Authority-recognised non-profit organisation dedicated to community empowerment, peacebuilding, education support and year-round humanitarian assistance, including food and clean water for vulnerable groups.
Addressing the gathering, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang commended the organisers for their sustained collaboration.
“Let us commend Tudec and the National Peace Council for their long-standing partnership and commitment which have made this and other events possible,” she said.
She emphasised that the values of Ramadan — patience, humility, clarity and peace — are foundational to building a strong and prosperous society.
“Ghana has long been a symbol of peace and unity in Africa. Many families include members of different traditions, ethnic backgrounds and faiths, and this exemplifies the Ghanaian spirit,” she noted. “Faith teaches us to see the dignity in every human being and to use dialogue to transform difference into understanding.”
The Vice President stressed that national stability must never be taken for granted.
“Peace is not automatic. It is intentional. It is nurtured and maintained deliberately,” she said. “We must reject every effort to use religion for division.”
She reaffirmed government’s commitment to working with religious leaders and institutions to promote peace, social justice and national development, describing the partnership between the state and faith-based organisations as vital in addressing moral and social challenges.
“To our Muslim brothers and sisters, your prayers during this holy month strengthen our entire nation. Your acts of charity uplift the vulnerable, and your discipline inspires many beyond your faith,” she added.
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang concluded with a call for collective responsibility in safeguarding the country’s future.
“As we break the fast this evening, let this meal be a symbol of our collective resolve to protect Ghana’s peace, deepen mutual respect and sustain open and honest dialogue. May Allah bless our nation with harmony and grant us the wisdom and strength to build a Ghana where every citizen can live in dignity and peace.”
