The Faith Ladies, a women's wing of the House of Faith Ministries World Mission Church, has appealed to Ghanaians and politicians to prioritize peace and unity in the lead-up to the 2024 elections.

Speaking at the organization's national convention celebration in Kumasi, the National President, Mrs. Catherine Amponsah Yeboah, emphasized that the stability of the country is crucial for achieving national cohesion and development.

She urged political actors, particularly mothers, to put the interest of peace, tranquility above all else and preach peace to the youth, who may be targeted by politicians to perpetrate violence.

"Mothers could avert any potential disturbances during elections because we can advise our children to stay away from such. So let's advise not to involve themselves in any violent acts," she said.

As part of the convention, Faith Ladies partnered with Breast Care International to provide free breast cancer screening for members.

Mrs. Yeboah seized the opportunity to caution women against neglecting their health saying it was significant for them to often do checkups.

She said breast cancer is curable, yet many women lose their lives needlessly, urging all women to prioritize regular hospital visits for early detection and treatment.

According to Mrs Yeboah, the disease had killed some of the group members - reasons they wanted to ensure everyone was screened and treated.

"Even we have lost some of our members through that (breast cancer). We saw that it is necessary to invite for the screening to the people who have affected can be treated," she indicated.

CEO of Breast Care International and Founder of Peace and Love Hospital, Dr. Beatrice Wiafe-Addai, echoed Mrs. Yeboah's sentiments, stressing the importance of early detection and urged women to take proactive steps in safeguarding their health.

Dr. Wiafe-Addai expressed concern that her facility continued to see young women presenting with advanced-stage conditions, which was deeply distressing.

"After all this awareness campaign, people are still coming in with late conditions. It means we can't rest," she lamented.

She planned to expand her team to amplify awareness efforts, ensuring that critical information reached the most susceptible populations.

She explained that the exact cause of breast cancer remained unknown, but identified genetic predisposition, family history, and other factors as potential risk factors.

The event was aimed to promote peace, unity, women's health, and the critical role women play in ensuring a harmonious and healthy society.