The Anloga District directorate of the National Commission for Civic Education(NCCE) has constituted an Inter-Party Dialogue Committee (IPDC) to spearhead activities towards a free, fair and peaceful election moment in the District
The meeting held at the Anloga District Assembly Hall was aimed at deliberating on matters that bother on having free, fair, transparent, issue-based and violence-free elections during and after the December polls.
Superintendent of Police Benjamin Samani, Anloga Divisional police commander, in his speech called on attendees to desist from acts that may trigger any form of violence during the campagin period.
He further sought the support of the public in identifying possible threats to violent-free actions as well as reporting issues to them for necessary actions
Madam Evelyn Wutor, Anloga District Electoral Commissioner, who was present explain the significance of the need for the need for individuals to engage in electoral activities.
She highlighted the rules covering of a voter during the elections, particularly on how to approach issues and seek explanations from the returning officers in charge.
Attendees were invited from the various stakeholder groups including, political party representatives, faith-based organisations, youth groups, traditional leaders, the media, people living with disabilities, Ghana Police Service, National fire service, EC, CHRAJ, and others.
During the engagement, a seven-member committee was formed to spearhead activities towards the realization of the committees mandate as stipulated by the NCCE.
The committee is chaired by Togbi Kpemini Gawu V of Whuti, with Mr Rolex Agbe Honesty Miheso, the Anlo Constituency NDC Chairman and Mr Joseph Adranyi, Anlo Constituency NPP Chairman as deputy chairpersons.
Secretary slot was given to the District NCCE Director, Mr Benard Worlali Awumee would serve as Organiser and Mr John Agbetiafa as deputy organizer.
The committee outlined a 10-point action plans to achieve its mandate for the violence-free elections.
They would also ensure the various political parties engage in issue based-based campaigns devoid of personal attacks and insults
Other responsibilities includes, calling on the political parties to desist from monetisation during their campaigns, and the need for the Police service to engage the general public on the Public Order Act, Organise activities such as peace walks and games for political parties.
The Committee would also organise activities such as peace walks and games for the political parties
Others are seminars for media practitioners and political party communicators on best ways to broadcast, publish and convey political stories devoid of hate speech and misinformation.
The rest includes entreating various religious leaders to utilize part of their teaching times to preach peace at their meeting places and several others.
There would also be Parliamentary debates for all aspiring candidates contesting within the Constituency as fair platform for them to propagate their message to the voters
Togbi Kpemini Gawu V, in his closing remarks, called on all stakeholders, particularly committee members to be up to task.
“Violence is no respecter of man, and I know none of us here wants chaos to befall us, therefore I am calling on every one of us to get on board,”
The Inter-Party Dialogue Committee served as a unifying body that would promote peace and resolve conflicts before, during, and after the general elections.
This would also enhance political, economic, and social progress and stability, as it deepens collaboration between the NCCE, EC, and Political Parties, and others.
Source: GNA
