According to a Board Member of the Centre of Awareness (COA) of Global Peace Mission, Ms Prin­cess Duncan, the promotion of the values of love and truth by world leaders would ensure transparency and accountability in democratic governance.

Ms Duncan, who is also the Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Marketing and Branding of COA Research and Manufacturing Limited Company, made the state­ment at the launch of a Blueprint for Sustainable Global Peace held at the

 Accra International Confer­ence Centre yesterday.

The aim of the blueprint is to provide a comprehensive frame­work for addressing complex chal­lenges the world faces and building a more peaceful and sustainable future for all.

It was launched in collaboration with the National Peace Council on the theme, ‘Unearthing the purpose of creation and the goal of hu­manity: A necessary foundation for attaining sustainable global peace.’

Miss Duncan explained that the pursuit of a sustainable global peace had become essential due to the various global conflicts the world was witnessing, which had led to the loss of lives and prop­erties and threatened democratic governance.

“We commit to building a future based on the principles of love. In a world focused on material success, we must be reminded to promotepeace and uplift society”, shenoted.

Delivering a presentation on “Prof. Duncan Fundamental Law of Peace,” the President-General of COA Global Peace Mission, Professor Samuel Ato Duncan,not­ed that it was important for leaders who had shown commitment towards the promotion of the value of love and truth as a way of sustaining global peace to be commended.

Furthermore, Prof. Duncan underscored the need to promote peace at the individual andfam­ily level,saying, “When peace is promoted at the family level, there will be peace in every part of the country.”

For his part, the President of the Ghana Journalists Associa­tion (GJA), Mr AlbertDwumfour, emphasised a need for inclusive dialogue, promotion of cultural exchanges, support for sustainable development, climate action, and environmental stewardship and ad­dressing the root cause of conflict a way of sustaining global peace.

He also called for the protection of journalists before, during, and after the upcoming December 7 elections, adding that attacks on journalists were a threat to attain­ing sustainable peace.

The Ga Mantse and Chairperson for the launch, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, in his remarks, urged the country to commit to peace before, during, and after the elections.

He also called for the adoption of the blueprint for sustainable global peace by world leaders in order to enhance global peace and democratic governance.

The event was attended by over 2,000 participants, including stakeholders, institutional leaders, diplomats, security agencies, civil society organisations, religious leaders, traditional authorities, political figures, and students from across the country

 BY RAISSA SAMBOU & BEN­JAMIN ARCTON-TETTEY