The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has condemned Oheneba Nana Asiedu, a presenter from Kumasi-based Wontumi FM, following his arrest on Saturday, November 23. Asiedu is accused of spreading false information, violating Section 208 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29).
In a widely shared video, Asiedu falsely claimed that due to the large number of presidential aspirants in the upcoming election, voting would be split across two separate dates. He asserted that voters would cast ballots for candidates numbered 1 to 7 on December 7, while the remaining aspirants would be voted for on a later date.
NCCE’s Response
In a press release signed by NCCE Chairperson Kathleen Addy, the Commission criticized the false broadcast as “misleading and a dangerous form of disinformation intended to confuse the public and undermine the electoral process.” The NCCE emphasized that the 2024 general elections will proceed as scheduled on Saturday, December 7, 2024.
Official Election Date
The NCCE clarified that there is only one voting day, December 7, for both presidential and parliamentary candidates. Voting will take place from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, with all presidential candidates appearing on a single ballot.
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Call for Accountability
The Commission denounced individuals and media figures who deliberately spread false information, urging the public to verify details before sharing. The NCCE warned that disinformation threatens democracy and must be collectively rejected. It also praised the Ghana Police Service for promptly addressing the incident and expressed confidence that legal action would deter similar behavior.
The NCCE committed to continuing civic and voter education efforts nationwide, empowering citizens with accurate information as the December elections approach.
