- NCCE Chairperson Kathleen Addy urges Ghanaians to put aside political differences.
- She calls for unity and bipartisan collaboration.
- Addy warns against violent extremism and urges peace.
- She condemns monetization in politics, urging voters to focus on policies.
Kathleen Addy, Chairperson of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), has urged Ghanaians to put aside their political differences and work together to develop the country. Speaking at the 5th national dialogue on preventing and containing violent extremism in Nealerigu, North-East Region, Addy emphasized the need for unity and bipartisan collaboration.
She cautioned against extreme partisanship, which she said breeds tension and erodes cooperation for national development. Addy stressed that while everyone has the right to belong to a political party, it’s essential to respect opposing views and not be intolerant of others’ beliefs.
She warned that violent extremism thrives in areas with disagreements and conflicts, and urged the youth not to be used to create tension in the country. Despite economic difficulties, Addy encouraged the public, especially the youth, to contribute to maintaining peace in the nation.
Addy also expressed concern about the increasing monetization of Ghana’s politics, where public office seekers buy votes. She described this practice as an affront to democratic governance, noting that voters should base their decisions on policies and programs, not monetary gifts.
Addy urged citizens to look beyond material gains and select leaders who can genuinely serve their interests. She emphasized that the exchange of large sums of money for votes is detrimental to democratic governance and must be addressed promptly for the nation’s benefit.
