The National Peace Council (NPC) has called for increased staffing and improved allowances to strengthen its operations nationwide.
According to the Council, limited personnel and inadequate financial support continue to undermine its ability to prevent and manage conflicts effectively, especially in communities prone to unrest.
Speaking on the challenges facing the council during a meeting with President John Dramani in Accra on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, Rev. Emmanuel Kofi Fianu, Chairman of the Peace Council, noted that the current complement of 83 permanent staff is far below the 400 personnel required to effectively manage regional operations and address over 300 ongoing conflict cases.
He explained that many regional offices are operating with minimal staff, forcing existing personnel to take on heavy workloads that affect both efficiency and safety.
He noted that despite the Council’s crucial role in mediating disputes, promoting peace, and coordinating early-warning responses, funding and logistical support have not kept pace with the growing complexity of conflicts.
He also emphasised that low allowances of the Peace Council and limited resources make it difficult to attract and retain qualified professionals, especially in remote and high-risk areas.
Strengthening the NPC, he argued, is essential to sustaining Ghana’s reputation as a peaceful and stable nation.
He, therefore, appealed to the government and development partners to increase budgetary allocation, improve working conditions, and expand staffing to ensure that the Council can respond swiftly and effectively to emerging tensions.
