Professor Samuel Ato Duncan
The President General of the Centre of Awareness Global Peace Mission, Professor Samuel Ato Duncan, has announced a $2 million Global Peace campaign and called for an end to the Russia/Ukraine war.
The money is intended to finance a five-year strategic plan to promote world peace.
He charged during the launch the leaders of Russia and Ukraine to seek peace among themselves and end the ongoing war as soon as possible.
The initiative aims at ending chaos and violence in the world with traditional leaders, youth groups, and thought leaders as the focus groups of citizens against wars.
Prof Duncan further appealed to the United Nations (UN) and other international institutions to help seek peace in Russia and Ukraine.
The respected academic was speaking at the fourth public lecture under the theme, “Targeting Leadership Across The Globe To Achieve Global Peace” at the main auditorium of the University of Cape Coast yesterday.
According to him, seeking peace in the world is part of his God-given assignment and he would do everything possible to undertake activities that promote peace in the world.
Prof Duncan also said the fourth public lecture and launch of the five-year action plan are to introduce to major stakeholders a new route to “complement our efforts in achieving global peace.”
He added that the mission will create solutions and remain one hundred per cent neutral in all its dealings and activities.
Prof Samuel Ato Duncan was born on February 19, 1966 to Mr. Albert Duncan and Mrs. Georgina Duncan, both of blessed memory. His birth was surrounded by certain strange divine happenings. According to his parents, Prof Samuel Ato Duncan was born with the mark of “The Cross” on his forehead. These divine happenings made his parents believe that their son would join the priesthood.
Prof Samuel Ato Duncan’s aim is to ensure peace in the world.
The Central Regional Minister, Justina Marigold Assan, who was the guest speaker, also pledged that the Central Regional Coordinating Council will support Prof Samuel Ato Duncan to fulfil his mission and vision of peace in the world.
The minister also appealed to all indigenes of the region to always preach peace to others as a means of promoting brotherliness.
The representative of His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Nana Mensah Bonsu II on his part, praised Prof Samuel Ato Duncan for heeding God’s call.
He said leadership has a significant impact on the outcome of the political and socio-cultural issues and their consequences on society.
He, therefore, said that the theme for this year’s lecture could not be overstated in the light of the current crises around the world which have resulted in the loss of lives and disrupted human lives as a result of displacement, loss of homes, and income.
The Central Regional Police Commander, DCOP Isaac Amenyo, on his part said he will ensure maximum peace in the region.
He also appealed to indigenes in the region to report any form of crime to the police to ensure peace and stability in the country.