Mr Patrick Tampugre, the Atebubu/Amantin District Director of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) in the Bono East Region, has urged voters to analyse the visions of the various parliamentary candidates (PCs) before endorsing them on December 7.
He asked the electorates not to allow the ‘emotional appeals’ of the candidates to direct their votes, saying visionary leaders were required to represent the people in parliament. Mr Tampugre gave the advice when speaking at a parliamentary debate held at Atebubu by the NCCE for the various parliamentary candidates contesting Election 2024 in the area.
He explained that in an era where elections were always marked by populist rhetoric and lofty promises in the country, it was imperative for the electorates to be discerning enough and evaluate the candidates’ visions. Mr. Tampugre said the debate therefore offered an opportunity for the electorates to listen to the candidates’ visions to guide them to decide their choice when they go to the ballot on December 7.
Only Mr. Abu Issah Dimmie Baduon, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate, and Mr Abraham Kwaku Henaa, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate, turned up for the debate, which centred on their visions for the education, employment, health, infrastructure, economy, and agriculture sectors.
Traditional authorities, former MPs, religious organisations, security services, assembly members, and heads of departments and agencies also attended.