Sandema: Mr. Jeffrey Adda, the Builsa North Municipal Director of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), emphasized the vital role of the Commission's campaign against misinformation and disinformation in protecting the integrity of Ghana's upcoming elections. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Adda addressed the importance of this initiative at the second phase of the Inter-Party Dialogue Committee (IPDC) meeting, which focused on peace, tolerance, and countering violent extremism and vigilantism at the district levels. He highlighted the global challenge of misinformation and disinformation, noting the particularly high stakes in Ghana as the nation prepares for its elections. The meeting, held in Sandema, the municipal capital, brought together relevant institutions and political parties as part of a European Union-sponsored program aimed at preventing and containing violent extremism in the Northern Regions of Ghana. Misinformation, which can be spread unintentionally, and disinformation, deliberately crafted to deceive, are potent forces that can sway voter perceptions, distort political debates, and undermine electoral integrity. Mr. Adda pointed out the role of social media as a double-edged sword in voter information dissemination, serving both as a valuable tool and a potential breeding ground for fake news and conspiracy narratives. The NCCE is focusing on promoting media literacy, critical thinking, and responsible information sharing to foster a well-informed public, capable of making sound electoral decisions based on facts. Mr. Adda stressed the importance of maintaining vigilance in upholding democratic values such as the supremacy of the Constitution, the rule of law, and a vibrant media landscape, especially in the face of potential threats to democracy in the election year. Furthermore, Mr. Adda detailed the NCCE's efforts in organizing IPDC meetings to address the rising threat of violent extremism, which poses a significant threat to Ghana's stability and security. He also hi ghlighted Ghana's impressive track record of stable democratic governance since returning to constitutional rule and acknowledged the significant support from the EU in combating violent extremism and radicalism. The NCCE plans to continue working closely with religious bodies and communities to promote values of mutual trust, tolerance, and reconciliation through indigenous mechanisms for peacebuilding, emphasizing the critical need for these efforts in the lead-up to, during, and after the general elections.