Tamale SDA congregation educated on political code of conduct

Tamale, Nov. 18, GNA -Mr Eric Nawia Deputy Regional Director of the National Commission for Civic Education has entreated religious leaders to advice their congregation involved in political activities to avoid the use of inflammatory and foul language in all forms.    He said it was one of the major challenges which, if adhere to, would contribute significantly to a successful election.   Mr Nawia who was speaking at a festival of 12 melodies organized by the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Tamale, said the condition was part of the 2012 political parties code of conduct which enjoined the public, especially political parties and their candidates to respect.   The programme was themed, “Sing Ghana for Peace 2012: Promoting Peaceful Elections through Choral Music.”   Singing groups from the various churches took turns to sing patriotic songs to rekindle the spirit of peace and unity towards a peaceful election.   With regards to campaigning, Mr Nawia said the code provided that political parties, candidates, party members and agents shall desist from carrying of arms and the display of same, and shall extend co-operation to the law enforcement agencies, particularly for the purpose of recovery of illegal arms.     He exposed the congregation to some causes of electoral conflict saying that “Conflict does not discriminate”.   Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Ebenezer Tetteh, Northern Regional Police Public Relations Officer hinted that the Regional Command as part of efforts to maintain law and order during the electoral process had identified 1,000 flash points in Tamale which would be given special attention.   “We have set up a reserve force that will be patrolling these flash point areas to deal with any challenge,” he said.   ASP Tetteh said the command would stand by for five days after the elections and was also prepared to remain at post should there be a run off.   He urged electoral officials recruited to be truthful in discharging their duties and also called on the public to cooperate with the Police Service to ensure peaceful elections on December 7.   GNA... Read Full Story