The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has warned Ghanaians against post-election vandalism, highlighting that it merely incurs unnecessary expenditure for the incoming government.
Mrs Gifty Agyeiwaa Badu, Tema Metropolitan Director of NCCE, during an interview with host Nana Asabea on Plan B FM’s social and lifestyle show, ‘Nyansapɔ Fie’, stressed that the country’s sovereignty rests in the hands of its citizens, who must exercise their civil rights every four years. She urged NDC supporters to remain patient and refrain from vandalising government properties, as this would result in lost information and additional costs for the next government.
Mrs Badu reminded citizens that the Constitution mandates them to protect, rather than destroy, government properties, emphasizing that two wrongs do not make a right.
She advised young people to demonstrate their maturity by safeguarding government properties.
Fidel Nii Akuffo-Bortey, the Tema West Director of the National Commission for Civic Education commended some youth in the Ho Metropolitan for their exemplary behaviour for peacefully handing over to the police, individuals who allegedly stole streetlights belonging to the Assembly. This action not only showcased their commitment to the rule of law but also helped prevent chaotic scenes.
Akuffo-Bortey also highlighted another instance where some youth, upon receiving information about an alleged theft of cocoa from a DCE’s residence, calmly handed the suspects over to the police. He emphasized that while citizens have the right to witness proceedings involving the trials of such acts, destroying government properties is unacceptable.
The NCCE has been actively promoting civic education and peaceful elections in Ghana, cautioning against vote-buying, electoral violence and misinformation, whilst emphasizing the importance of respecting the Constitution and promoting national cohesion.
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