Kathleen Addy, Chairperson of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), has voiced concern about the growing trend of Ghanaians being ready to resort to election-related violence.
This concern came to light after the release of a recent NCCE report on voter concerns. The report showed that some voters are willing to use violence to further their party’s agenda or in reaction to suspected electoral wrongdoing.
On Wednesday, October 23, Kathleen Addy stressed the importance of strengthening government institutions to rebuild trust in the electoral process and deter violence during a media appearance.
We have individuals who have openly admitted to being willing to engage in violent activities for various reasons, posing a significant concern for all concerned citizens in Ghana.
Together, it is important for us to collaborate and build trust in the governance systems that have been established. In order to prevent people from feeling obligated to pursue that course of action.
There are conflict resolutions available to individuals through the Peace Council which people should be aware of. Various institutions should utilize this mechanism to address any misunderstandings that arise.
At polling stations, representatives from each party are present to monitor the allocation of votes they receive. If you have not been authorized to represent your party, you should not be there conducting party business.
