The Tain District Directorate of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has inaugurated the Inter-Party Dialogue Committee (IPDC) as part of proactive measures to foster peaceful elections and ensure political stability as the country prepares for the 2024 General Election.
The stakeholder engagement committee will provide platform for dialogue and the use of different strategies to detect early symptoms of election-related violence to device appropriate strategy to curtail its manifestation and further escalation.
The inaugural ceremony brought together all political actors, the clergy, imams, security personnel, traditional authority, youth groupings, the media as well as Persons With Disability.
Speaking at the ceremony, Mr Peter K. Gyasi, Deputy Bono Regional Director, NCCE , called on Ghanaians to eschew any act of violence before, during and after the elections.
He cautioned the electorate to be wary of politicians who would attempt to induce them with money, pointing out that, monetisation in politics would not encourage transparency and integrity.
He urged the media to be responsible in their reportage and avoid misinformation and disinformation, noting that, false information could undermine the electoral process and lead to violence.
Mr Osman Seidu, Tain District Director, NCCE, making reference to section (1) of the Public Order Act, said a person who desired to hold a special event in a public place shall notify the police of that intention not less than five days before the date of the event.
He explained that, special events included holding of processions, parades, carnivals, street dance, celebration of traditional custom, an outdooring of a traditional ruler, demonstrations, and rallies.
He urged Ghanaians, especially political actors, to adhere to the Public Order Act to ensure peace.
He cautioned against pulling down of bill boards, tearing and defacing of posters by political opponents.
Mr Dwumor Ahwireng, Tain District Director, Electoral Commission, assured that the Commission was ready to conduct free and fair elections in December.
