Kwahu east: The Kwahu East District office of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) organized an inter-faith community sensitization program to promote peaceful elections and civic responsibility ahead of the December 7 elections. The event sought to address issues such as money in politics, the use of intemperate language, and misinformation, while fostering religious and ethnic tolerance. According to Ghana News Agency, the program, titled 'Together We Can Build, So, Get Involved,' was designed to empower citizens to actively maintain peace and stability during the electoral process. Ms. Roberta Essilful Koah, District Director of the Kwahu East NCCE, urged participants to ensure peaceful conduct during the elections and to encourage others to do the same, emphasizing the power of collective action in building a better future for Ghana. She advised against divisive practices such as vote-buying and the use of inflammatory language during campaigns. In a hands-on session, Ms. Koah demonstrated how to identify and prevent the spread of fake news, secure personal online accounts, and assess credible news outlets. This was aimed at reducing the impact of misinformation and disinformation during the election season. She affirmed the commitment of the NCCE and the Inter-Party Dialogue Committee (IPDC) to preparing Ghanaians for stable and democratic electoral processes. Mr. Atta Dankwa, a member of the IPDC and a representative from the Ghana Immigration Service, provided practical demonstrations on safety measures for peaceful elections. He underscored the importance of not carrying weapons to polling stations, respecting security personnel, and quickly dispersing from areas where violence might erupt, emphasizing that peaceful elections depend on everyone's cooperation. The community engagement took place across various religious and social groups in Abetifi, Nkwatia, Kwahu Tafo, and Kwahu Pepease, reflecting a broad-based approach. Members of the IPDC in Kwahu East joined the NCCE team in engaging community members on these critical topics.
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