Electoral Commission Issues Strict Guidelines for 2024 Election: No Party Colours at Polling Centres.

According to Ghana News Agency:ime voters. The forum, organized by Community Aid for Rural Development (CARD) Ghana in partnership with Plan International Ghana, was part of the She Leads project and focused on educating attendees about acceptable electoral practices. Mr. Larbi guided participants through the voting process, emphasizing the importance of following procedures before, during, and after casting their votes. He reiterated the EC's commitment to transparency throughout the electoral process by engaging relevant stakeholders in major decisions. Ms. Joyce Obenewaa Darko, Acting She Leads Project Manager at Plan International Ghana, highlighted the significance of active participation in the electoral process as an unalienable right of every Ghanaian citizen. She stated that the She Leads project aims to empower girls and young women by increasing their influence on decision-making and transforming gender norms. Ms. Darko encouraged participants to disseminate the knowledge gained from the forum t o other young people, especially first-time voters, ensuring they exercise their fundamental human rights in the 2024 general election. Ms. Ernestina Biney, Acting Executive Director of CARD-Ghana, mentioned that the She Leads project has significantly impacted beneficiaries since its inception four years ago. Mr. Victor Elikplim Nuworkpor, Upper West Regional Director of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), educated participants on their fundamental human rights and freedoms as outlined in national laws. He emphasized that Ghana's 1992 constitution offers special rights to women, protecting them from discrimination in electoral processes. Mrs. Vida Addi, Upper West Regional Director of the National Youth Authority (NYA), urged young people to harness the power of their voices and actions to shape the future of the country.