The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) and its stakeholders have called on the media to censor any news that could incite political fanaticism ahead of the 2024 General Elections.
The NCCE Chairperson, Kathlee Addy made this clarion call when she addressed the media on Monday, May 20, 2024, at their head office in Accra, following the rollout of the Inter-Party Dialogue Committees (IPDC) from the district to the regional levels in Ghana.
The Inter-Party Dialogue Committees (IPDC) act as a unifying body to ensure peace and promote dialogue among political parties during electoral processes.
This year’s IPDC theme, ‘Together We Can Build Ghana: So Get Involved,’ is a call to action for all Ghanaians to participate in building the nation and sustaining peace and coexistence.
This initiative aims to mitigate violence and promote peace in anticipation of the upcoming elections.
Fake news is one of the key issues identified by the National Commission for Civic Education. Other themes include Monetization of Ghanaian Politics: The Rise in Demand Against Supply, Election Violence and ‘Religious Intolerance.
Madam Kathleen Addy highlighted the media’s crucial role in maintaining Ghana’s peace and stability. She underscored the media’s responsibility to detect and block fake news and other content detrimental to building a peaceful Ghana.
She further urged the media to refrain from hosting, endorsing, or airing content that negatively impacts the image of political parties in Ghana.

The NCCE Chairperson further appealed to the general public and the electorate to desist from making unrealistic and personal demands from politicians and activists.

Sheikh Aremayaw Shaibu, Spokesperson for the Chief Imam taking his turn, charged the political activists, especially the youth to avoid shedding blood and be responsible for maintaining the peace and security of the country.

The NCCE Chairperson, in an interview with the media, urged all, especially the media, to uphold the peace.