Ghana decides on Wednesday
Next Wednesday, December 7, 2016, all Ghanaians who have attained the voting age and have registered would have the opportunity to cast their ballot to select a President and Members of Parliament (MPs) for the country.
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Since it is clearly stated in the Constitution that only those who are 18 years or above can vote, it is important for all young persons to make sure that they don’t go to the polling station if they are underage.
Even if you were forced to register by anyone but you know that you are not yet 18 years, don’t put your future in jeopardy by attempting to vote because it is a crime to do so.
Remember that, registering and voting without being 18 years or above is an electoral crime and if you are caught, you would be dealt with according to the laws of the land.
Besides, the security agencies would look out for people who will try to commit such offences.
On December 7, 2016 go about your day as any normal one. If you have to go to school do that and head straight home when you close. On the other hand, if because of the voting exercise you have to stay at home because your school is a polling station, make sure you don’t wander to a polling station near you.
According to the National Commission on Civic Education (NCCE), if you are 18 years or above and your name is in the voters register, this is what you will do on December 7.
- Wake up early.
- Go and join the queue quietly as a proud citizen of Ghana.
- Avoid any confrontations and provocations.
- Make sure your ballot paper has the stamp of the EC at the back.
- Quietly and secretly cast your vote for your preferred presidential and parliamentary candidates.
- Quickly go home and live your normal life while awaiting the results after 5p.m.
- When provisional results are declared nationwide, be careful how you quickly celebrate ahead of the official result declaration by the Electoral Commission Head Office.
- Whether your preferred candidate wins or not, accept the choice/verdict of the people in your area and the nation as a whole.
- If your candidate wins, celebrate in moderation, making sure you don't provoke those who lost. Remember that every action has its opposite reaction.
- If your candidate loses, understand that there is time for everything. Your candidate might win another time. Wait for God's right timing.
- Remember that no personal or political interests should be greater than your patriotic love for your motherland, Ghana.
Ghana needs you so don't be the one to be used as a tool to draw our great nation back.
Put Ghana first!
