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NCCE to reverse voter apathy trend ahead of 2020 general elections

The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has raised concerns over the growing trend of voter apathy which had been evident in past elections.

According to the Commission, its study has revealed the worrying trend which needs to be tackled.

Some elections held recently including the local level elections have been characterized by low voter turnout.

Most voters fault unfulfilled political promises for their decisions not to take part in elections.

But speaking at a press conference to outline the Commission’s action plan for the election year, the Chairperson of the Commission, Josephine Nkrumah said her outfit will embark on massive public education ahead of the 2020 polls.

“We have realized that there seems to be a growing apathy or vote fatigue around election and as a Commission, we must seek to correct that. We must seek to approach that and ensure that Ghanaians continue to be active participants in the governance of our country.”

“For that matter, in the last quarter of 2019, we sought to reactivate our inter-party dialogue committee and we are happy to announce that as at December 2019, we activated our regional inter-party dialogue committees. We would also have consultative meetings with political parties and other stakeholders. We would amplify our education and engagement in our flashpoint areas and we would engage the youth,” she assured.

 

Source:  Thepressradio.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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