The Chairperson of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Kathleen Addy, has raised concerns about the increasing monetisation of politics in Ghana, warning of its potential to undermine democracy and stability.
Speaking at the JoyNews National Dialogue on “Peace Beyond Election 2024: The Role of the Ghanaian Citizen,” she emphasized the risks of using money to influence voters, stating, “It is almost like we’ve put our democracy out there for sale.”
She cautioned that continuing this practice could lead to dangerous consequences for the country
She further addressed the growing threat of fake news, disinformation, and misinformation, which she said undermines social cohesion and threatens national peace.
In addition, the NCCE is focusing on promoting religious tolerance in Ghana’s political culture and has secured commitments from religious leaders to ensure that religion does not become a divisive factor in elections.
The Commission is also working to curb political violence and the use of inflammatory language during campaigns.
