By Dorcas Stephens
Accra, Jan. 14, GNA- The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has congratulated President John Dramani Mahama on his re-election as President of Ghana.
It also congratulated the Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku Agyemang, who has made history by becoming the first female Vice President of the Republic of Ghana.
In a release signed by Ms. Katherine Addy, Chairperson, NCCE and issued to the Ghana News Agency in Accra, said the Commission believed her trailblazing and monumental achievements would inspire Ghanaian women and generations of women yet unborn.
It said peaceful coexistence and national cohesion were the bedrock of effective governance and national development. “The maturity of our democratic processes are a testament of the elections held on December 7, 2024.”
The NCCE commended Ghanaians for their active participation in the polls, which were conducted largely in accordance with democratic principles, demonstrating the resilience of the democratic institutions.
The Commission applauded the citizenry and stakeholders for the diverse roles played in the electoral process.
“Post-election governance is critical to ensuring that democratic gains translate into national development for all citizens,” the statement said.
The Commission urged Ghanaians to engage in constructive dialogue and collaborations, irrespective of their political, ethnic or religious differences, ensuring that Ghana remained a beacon of democracy in Africa.
“As we celebrate this significant milestone, let us note that democracy does not end with the casting of ballots but requires continuous effort to nurture peace, tolerance, the rule of law and respect for diversity in our daily lives.”
The NCCE also called on Ghanaians to promote a culture of dialogue, understanding and reconciliation, especially in the post-election period. “The strength of our nation lies in the ability of citizens to live and work together in unity.”
It assured that the Commission remained committed to its mandate of promoting civic education and encouraging active citizenship.
The 1992 Constitution encourages the citizens of Ghana to uphold and defend this Constitution and the law and to foster national unity and live in harmony with others, and the Commission would continue to engage Ghanaians on issues of governance, national values and the importance of maintaining peace and stability, the statement said.
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