By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH
The Chairperson of Ghana’s electoral management body the Electoral Commission (EC), Mrs. Jean Adukwei Mensa, says her outfit has put adequate measures in place to ensure an incident-free upcoming district-level election, which is slated to take place on Tuesday, December 19, 2023.
According to the Chairperson of the EC, records show that not many people participated in the district-level elections; therefore, the commission has taken steps to ensure that everything goes well.
“Experience over the years shows that this election is not highly participated in and we would like to entreat all Ghanaians and assure them that the Electoral Commission has put in place all arrangements, all necessary arrangements and modalities have been put in place for a smooth incident-free election, and we will like to entreat all Ghanaians to take their time to go to their polling stations to cast their votes,” she said.
The EC Chairperson made this known at the press briefing on Monday, December 18, 2023, ahead of the elections.
According to Madam Mensa, the district-level elections are very crucial for the achievement of the developmental goals of the nation since most of the developmental projects begin at the local assembly level.
“Let us make this election meaningful. We are all aware that developments start at the district level, and therefore it is important that as citizens, we have a say and a stake in who brings development to our various districts,” she added.
She is, however, encouraging all Ghanaians to take time to vote for members of their assembly and their unit.
The EC boss again advised Ghanaians to refrain from acts that might interfere with the smooth conduct of the exercise.
