Source: newsthemegh.com
Young people are being urged by the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) to turn down any invitations they get from political figures to take part in disruptive activities or violent protests during the 2024 elections.
On December 7, commission head Kathleen Addy emphasized the critical role that citizens play in averting violence.
Ms. Addy delivered the NCCE’s forceful message to youth in a media address, stressing that they should refrain from participating in violent acts that politicians have organized.
In keeping with the observance of Constitution Day, the news conference provided an opportunity to emphasize the importance of civic duty in maintaining peace during election procedures.
Ms. Addy highlighted the supply of money to voters and the demand for money from voters in recent elections as reasons for her concern about the expanding problem of the monetization of politics.
Holding politicians responsible for aggravating this issue and persistently trying to sway the average Ghanaian voter’s conscience with cash inducements during elections, she advised citizens to abstain from buying and selling votes.
She demanded that politics devoid of taunts, assaults, and personal jabs be rejected since they jeopardize state institutions, especially those in charge of monitoring elections, public engagement, and peacekeeping.
Ms. Addy explicitly urged youth to report politicians who try to seduce them with drugs, drink, or any other way to further their goal, and to reject any politician who advocates violence.
In closing, the NCCE Chairperson emphasized the need of a campaign that avoids inciting conflict between different religious, cultural, and ethnic groups.
She urged people to reject political bigotry and retaliation in 2024, highlighting the necessity of a peaceful election process free from human casualties or violence motivated by political gain.