NCCE Urges Measured Campaigns Ahead of Ghana’s 2024 Elections.

Manso Adubia: The Amansie South Directorate of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has made a fervent appeal to the public, particularly political party supporters, to exercise restraint in their speech and actions leading up to the 2024 general election. The call aims to prevent any activities that might destabilize the nation, urging for election campaigns free from character assassination, misinformation, and disinformation. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Ariston Antwi, the District Director of NCCE, emphasized this message during a parliamentary candidates' dialogue organized by the Commission at Manso Adubia. The event served as a platform for candidates to present their vision for the constituency and engage with the electorate. Mr. Antwi highlighted that elections should remain a democratic process for leadership selection and not a means to incite discord among Ghanaians. Mr. Antwi urged politicians to conduct clean and responsible campaigns that focus on convincing voters throug h positive messaging rather than inciting violence. He called on Ghanaians to prioritize the national agenda of peaceful elections over partisan victories. Despite having conducted eight successive elections under the Fourth Republic, Mr. Antwi noted that citizens still struggle with embracing tolerance, a fundamental principle for peaceful elections. He further advised the electorate to avoid divisive partisan politics and adhere to the principles enshrined in the 1992 Constitution. The dialogue saw the participation of three parliamentary candidates vying for the Manso Adubia Constituency seat: Mr. Yaw Frimpong, the incumbent MP, Mr. Benjamin Marfo of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), and Madam Selina Adom of the Peoples National Convention (PNC). Nana Kwasi Oppong, representing Adubiahene and chairing the event, urged political party leaders to proactively ensure that the upcoming elections are peaceful and without incidents.