Ghanaians Asked To Vote Wisely And Peacefully

Ghanaians have been called upon to turn up in great numbers, vote wisely and peacefully during the District Assembly elections to be held on 28th December, 2010. This call was made at New Edubiase by the District Director of the National Commission For Civic Education, Mr. William Klutse during a special joint educational project with a Ghanaian non-profit, the Centre for Human Development & Social Change (CHDSCGhana).

Speaking after a performance show by the CHDSCGhana's SPACE Owoaman Institute, Mr. Klutse called on all voters to make their choices very carefully. "The choice of who to vote for must be borne out of a careful assessment of the character, competence, and track record of those who are contending", he said.

He continued to educate the community that the people who will be placed in positions of power must have the skills to govern and the character to be responsive and responsible.

Beyond voting, we encourage every elector to vigilantly watch the conduct of the elections. In the elections,there are bound to be some problems. However, with election inspectors, independent and partisan watchers, and a vigilant public, there should be no cause for worry.

He warned people from voting twice. He said people caught trying to disturb the smooth running of the elections will be prosecuted.

What separates democratic from non-democratic systems is the power vested in the citizenry to choose their officials. This power is conferred on every Ghanaian voter tomorrow. Let us take on this responsibility and go out and vote wisely.