John Boadu Bemoans Low Voter Turnout In Assin Central Constituency

• The former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), John Boadu, has expressed concern about the low turnout of voters in Assin Central
• He said the low turnout is worrying and has urged electorates to go out and vote
• Meanwhile, there have been no incidents whatsoever at polling stations in the constituency

The Former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), John Boadu, has bemoaned the low turnout of voters at the various polling stations in the Assin Central constituency.

The Assin Central constituency is currently the seat of the New Patriotic Party MP, Kennedy Agyapong.

However, Kennedy Agyapong is not contesting in the 2024 elections.

John Boadu noted that voting has been slow in most of the electoral areas he visited, and there have been no incidents at the polling station.

Comparing the 2020 voter turnout to the 2024 turnout, he said voters have been reluctant to show up.

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He urged voters to come out in their numbers and participate in the ongoing 2024 elections.

NCCE urges citizens to vote

The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has urged citizens to embrace and perform their civic duties and participate actively in the upcoming December 7 elections.

According to Kathleen Addy, the Chairperson of the NCCE, it was important for Ghanaians, particularly the youth, to engage and make informed decisions ahead of the December 7 elections.

She also noted that with a rise in voter turnout across the years, voter turnout in the upcoming December 7 elections would be high.

Addy stressed that while there is excitement about the elections, voters should not focus solely on voting itself but must actively participate in the entire electoral process.

She said her outfit has been engaging the youth with the necessary knowledge and awareness to make choices that benefit them and the country.

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One dead in election dispute

YEN.com.gh has reported that one person has been confirmed dead in a shooting incident at Nyankpala in the Tolon constituency of the Northern Region.

According to police reports, the shooting incident occurred as a result of an electoral dispute.

Four persons have since been arrested in connection with the incident.

They are Majid Issah, Fodi Issiage Kamara, Yakubu Simalia, and Alhaji Bashiru Mahammed.

Source: YEN.com.gh