The Bosomtwe District directorate of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has warned about the anticipated surge in information disorder, particularly on social media, as Ghana approaches its December 7, 2024, elections.
The agency has urged the public to exercise caution in handling and disseminating information.
At the launch of the district’s Inter-Party Dialogue Committee (IPDC), Albert Bentil, the NCCE district director, highlighted the growing threat of misinformation and disinformation in the run-up to the polls.
Bentil emphasized the potential for such false information to cause significant disruption and called for vigilance in verifying information before sharing it.
“Ensure you’re certain about the information you read or hear before passing it on,” Bentil advised, underscoring the need for thorough scrutiny to prevent the spread of falsehoods.
The IPDC, a vital initiative of the NCCE, is designed to foster peace and cooperation among stakeholders before, during, and after national elections.
The committee includes representatives from the Electoral Commission (EC), political parties, traditional and religious leaders, and other community stakeholders.
District Chief Executive Hon. Joseph Asuming appealed to all involved parties to collaborate in preventing election-related violence. Evelyn Kattah, the district’s Electoral Commissioner, stressed the importance of understanding the electoral process to avoid potential offences.
Chief Superintendent Eric Akwaboah, the district police commander, reassured participants of his commitment to maintaining order and ensuring a violence-free election in Bosomtwe.
Nana Premo Kwagyen II, the Kontihene of Kuntenase and chairman of the IPDC called on all stakeholders to fully engage in their roles to achieve the committee’s objectives. “Together, we can meet the core goals of this committee, so let’s all contribute wholeheartedly,” he said.
The event concluded with an open forum, during which participants could voice their concerns and discuss strategies for a peaceful electoral process.
