| "Peace Carnival" an organization working to promote peace in the country is organizing a 'Peace March' on Saturday, October 13 in Accra to highlight the need to ensure an incident free poll in December. The march, which has been tagged 'Peace March- 2012' would bring together all the political parties and youth groups from Nima, Maamobi and Accra New Town to spread the message of peace ahead of the December elections. A statement issued in Accra on Thursday, by the organisation, said it was expected to start from the Kawukudi Park near the Accra Girls Senior High School, pass through Maamobi, Nima, Accra New Town and end at the Kotobaabi Police station par It said leaders would address participants and political parties on the importance of ensuring peace before, during and after the upcoming elections. "They will also urge the youth of Ghana to appreciate the essence of peace at all times, ensure social cohesion and promote unity among Ghanaians," it noted. As part of the march there would be a two – day soccer tournament, dubbed Peace invitational soccer tournament to climax the campaign. The participating teams would include Nima Stars, Jesus Stars, Bangkok, Mafias, Shaolin, Mallamatta, Akotex, Alajo, Post Office, Maamobi and Paradise.
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