District Assembly Elections: GJA urges All Ghanaians to go and Vote  

As Ghanaians go to the polls on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, for the local government elections, the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has urged all to vote in the elections.

“We expect a high turnout rate in tomorrow’s elections to underline the maturity of Ghanaians in democracy, especially at the local governance level,” a statement from the Association signed by its General Secretary Kofi Yeboah and released on Monday afternoon stated.

It noted that “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.”

It further urged the electorate to go to the polls early enough, even before attending to other engagements they may have for the day, so as to cast their ballot and ensure that their will is upheld.

The Association also urged the Electoral Commission, security agencies and other electoral actors in the 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 GJA also calls 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.”