Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition Educates First-Time Voters on Election Integrity

Agona nyakrom: The Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC) has conducted a sensitization program targeting first-time voters at Nyakrom Senior High Technical and Siddiqq Senior High Schools, focusing on election corruption and violence. The initiative emphasized the civic responsibility of Ghanaians to participate in elections with integrity, promoting policies that foster human and infrastructural development. According to Ghana News Agency, during the program, Mr. Samuel Harrison Cudjoe, Programmes Manager of GACC, urged students to avoid activities linked to election corruption and violence, such as accepting money from political leaders or engaging in acts like ballot box snatching. Mr. Cudjoe highlighted that politicians often recoup election expenses from public funds, compromising national interests. He reiterated GACC's commitment to ensuring electoral integrity, crucial for Ghana's democratic and economic growth, and encouraged young voters to abstain from detrimental practices that hinder national p rogress. Mr. Annobil Forson, Agona West Municipal Director of the Electoral Commission (EC), provided students with guidance on electoral regulations, underscoring the illegality of photographing votes and the consequences of voter registration by minors. He warned against multiple voting, stressing that such offenses could lead to legal repercussions. Mr. Abubakar Al-Hassan Adams, Agona West Secretary of LANET, highlighted the organization's partnership with GACC in educating students about election-related issues. He encouraged students to reject financial inducements from politicians, advocating for accountability and the provision of essential services like roads, schools, and clinics. Mr. Adams called on all Ghanaians to uphold the integrity of elections and avoid actions that could tarnish the nation's reputation.