The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has urged all Ghanaians to vote in the local government elections slated for Tuesday, December 19, 2023.
The GJA said it expects a high turnout rate in tomorrow’s elections to underline the maturity of Ghanaians in democracy, especially at the local governance level.
“The GJA 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,” a portion of a statement dated December 18 and signed by the General Secretary, Kofi Yeboah read.
The GJA further urged 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 urges the Electoral Commission, security agencies and other electoral actors in tomorrow’s elections 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 statement indicated.
The GJA also “called on the media to give extensive coverage to the local government elections and we encourage the media to deliver this charge on the highest professional standards.”