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Election: (CSD-Ghana) Backs The NDC’s “Enough is Enough” Protest In Demand For A Credible Voters’Register

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The CSD-Ghana believes strongly that the foundation of any free and fair election is a credible register and as such, any effort towards having a credible Voters’ Register must be supported by all democracy lovers. The Electoral Commission has admitted to many errors in the Electoral Roll, as pointed out by the NDC, but has failed to allow for an independent forensic audit into the same. The EC, for example, has admitted that there were illegal vote transfers in Sagnerigu, Pusiga and Tamale South by an Electoral Commission Official in Tamale South. According to the EC, these illegal transfers went through because there was no “liveness check” mechanism in place to prevent such situations.  The NDC says the situation is widespread so there must be an audit. This is a fair and reasonable call to make, but the EC has remained intransigent. CSD-Ghana stands ready to fully participate in this protest and asks other democracy lovers to join us to mount enough pressure on the Electoral Commis

Latest Update: 609 Lives Lost In First Quarter Of 2024 Through Road Crash - NRSA reveals

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In the first quarter of this year, road crashes in Ghana have claimed the lives of at least 609 people nationwide, marking a concerning increase compared to the same period last year, according to the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA).

Furthermore, the number of injuries resulting from road accidents also saw an uptick, with 3,823 individuals suffering various injuries compared to 3,747 last year. The total number of accidents reported during the first quarter was 3,405, slightly higher than the 3,367 incidents recorded during the same period last year.

Sateckla emphasized that the majority of these accidents, including 573 pedestrian knock-downs, involved both commercial and private vehicles. She attributed the primary causes of these crashes to speeding and fatigued driving.

In response to these concerning trends, the NRSA, in collaboration with the police and Bloomberg Philanthropic Initiative for Global Road, is intensifying efforts to raise awareness among drivers and road users. Sateckla highlighted that several drivers have been apprehended for various traffic offences, including speeding and driving under the influence of alcohol. These offenders have been handed over to the Motor Traffic and Transport Department, with fines imposed on them as per the law.

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Expressing her concern, Sateckla urged drivers to adhere strictly to road safety regulations to prevent further accidents, loss of lives, and properties. She reiterated NRSA's commitment to working closely with the media, Ghana Police Service, the Driver Vehicle and Licensing Authority, and other stakeholders to educate the public on road safety measures.

Highlighting the broader impact of road accidents on the country's socio-economic development, Sateckla appealed to all citizens to support the road safety campaign, emphasizing that road safety is a collective responsibility and urged everyone to actively participate in addressing this menace.

"Most of the road accidents were avoidable. We must all come on board and address the menace, as road safety is a shared responsibility," Mrs. Sateckla urged the public.

With over 600 lives lost and thousands injured, the impact of these accidents on individuals, families, and the nation's development cannot be overstated.

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