A member of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Bright Kobla Agbodeka, has urged politicians to avoid using harsh language when interacting with the public. He believes this would help reduce tensions and maintain the peace that Ghana has enjoyed over the years.During a Parliamentary Candidates Dialogue in the Afadzato South constituency, Mr.

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Agbodeka cautioned that inflammatory language could escalate conflicts between political opponents, leading to violence among supporters. He called on Ghanaians to refrain from violence, highlighting that peace is essential for a stable and prosperous society.He also pointed to the NCCE's 2004 research project, Matters of Concern (MOC), which surveyed over 9,000 respondents.

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The findings revealed that education, employment, healthcare, infrastructure, the economy, and agriculture were the most pressing concerns for voters. These concerns, Mr. Agbodeka noted, should guide political candidates in shaping their campaigns and policies.

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“That is why we are subjecting these concerns to those who want to represent us for their ideas that will go a long way in addressing their challenges and we expect that at the end of the dialogue we will be more informed about their qualitative ideas and opinions on the issues,” he said.Touching on the Commission’s theme for 2024 activities, he said “Together we can build Ghana, so get involved.

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”Ghanaians should not ferment any form of violence because it will guarantee a civil and stable society for all, he said.The NCCE's 2024 theme, "Together we can build Ghana, so get involved," was also highlighted by Mr. Agbodeka, who stressed that nation-building is a collective effort, requiring input from all citizens.

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Ellen Amankwa, the Afadzato South District Officer for the NCCE, echoed the sentiment, urging candidates to present their views without resorting to insults. She also encouraged their supporters to pay close attention to the candidates’ positions.Assistant Superintendent of Police Godfred Awiredu, Chairman of the Inter-Party Dialogue Committee (IPDC), assured the public that efforts would be made to ensure peace during the elections.

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Togbi Ayidzoe VI, Regent of Ve Golokuati, advised the candidates to make realistic promises, warning that unfulfilled pledges could damage their credibility.“A day will come when you will be called to render accounts to the people based on promises you make,” he added.Frank Afriyie of the NDC and Tracy Semanu Tegbey of the LPG participated in the dialogue and discussed the NCCE's findings on voter concerns.

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Unfortunately, James Etornam Flolu of the New Patriotic Party was unable to attend due to an emergency.

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