The programme commenced at 11: 00am with an opening prayer by Rev. Samuel B. Lawerteh.
Mr. Joshua Kpordzi from NCCE leads the committee for self-introduction. The purpose of the meeting was enlightened by the Municipal Directed Mr. David L. Ansah of NCCE, with the theme “Together We Can Build Ghana, So Get Involved”. He spoke about how the IPDC came into being. He also touched on the duties of the IPDC and the need to have such a committee. Mr. James Awumey the director for Commission on Human Right and Administrative Justices (CHRAJ was the facilitator of the programme took us through some key points we need to look at in this political era. MONEY IN POLITICS, MISINFORMATION /DISINFORMATION, RELIGIOUS TOLERANCE AND ELECTORAL VIOLENCE. He tasked all stakeholders to perform their duties diligently before, during and after election 2024 and be young. He said Lower Manya Krobo has been peaceful over the years so he express confidence this year’s election will also be peaceful. He urges all the members to help the electoral commission to perform it task in order to promote peace.
Mrs. Ophelia Ankrah, the Eastern Regional Director of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), said peace is critical and that everyone should priorities peace so that the country will not be disturbed. She advised both parties to instill peace in their subordinates during and after elections. She added by saying elections are not about battling each other but about implementing policies that serve the needs of the people. She also talked about the revolution time which she witnessed. It was terrifying so we must not allow politics or elections to damage the country while we continue to enjoy our peace.
Manye Horgbayo also advise the political parties to talk to their followers about peace and not to use abusive language in the upcoming election because it the potency causing disturbance in the community. She also edges the NCCE to convey their education to communities and houses, which she firmly believes will contribute to peace in their preaching Political parties, religious leaders, and other stakeholders graced the occasion.
The meeting ended with a closing praver by the Imam of Agormanya Mosque (Mr. Yunciga Issah) at 12:15 pm.