As Ghana’s 2024 elections draw closer, the call for peace continues to grow louder. This weekend in Tamale, macho men took to the streets, marching to pledge their commitment to peace. Their message was clear: They will not allow themselves to be used as tools for violence in this year’s elections.
This peace walk wasn’t just about the macho men—it also featured support from top music celebrities in Tamale, who came to amplify the message. Among them was the popular Northern Ghana musician, FadLan, along with other talented local artists. Their presence added rhythm and energy to the walk, drawing even more attention to the need for peaceful elections.
The walk through the principal streets of Tamale served as both a declaration and a reminder: every citizen has a role in safeguarding peace. The participants stressed that peace is not just the responsibility of politicians, but everyone—including the youth and the strong men society often associates with physical strength.
The collaboration between macho men and musicians sends a powerful message. These individuals, often misunderstood as figures of aggression, are redefining their role in the community. Their participation in the peace walk serves to change the narrative: physical strength is not for violence, but rather for building and protecting peace.
This event stands as an inspiring example of how various sectors of society—music, fitness, and local communities—can come together to ensure that peace prevails before, during, and after the elections.
