The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has called on Ghanaians go to the polls on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, for the local government elections.
The GJA in a statement issued and signed by its General Secretary, Kofi Yeboah is urging all eligible voters to go out and cast their ballots vote in the District Level Election (DLE).
“We expect a high turnout rate in tomorrow’s elections to underline the maturity of Ghanaians in democracy, especially at the local governance level.” The statement said.
The GJA says it appreciates the commitments Ghanaians may have on a working day, and barely a week to Christmas, but we wish to let them also appreciate the greater need to secure a better future for themselves by electing competent officers to lead the process of development at the local level.
“We urge the electorate to go to the polls very early, even before attending to other engagements they may have for the day, in order to cast their ballot and ensure that their will is upheld.”
The GJA also urges the Electoral Commission, security agencies and other stakeholders in electoral process in to exhibit high professionalism in the discharge of their duties.
“We particularly call on all stakeholders to support the Electoral Commission in the management of the elections in order to ensure the success of the polls.”
The Association also calls on the media to give extensive coverage to the local government election and also encouraged the media to deliver on the highest professional standards.
Source: Ruth Adjorlolo
