Accra, GHANA – As a first-time voter, I had the unique opportunity to serve as a party agent for one of the parties during my country’s most recent election.
Held at the polling station in my school, this experience was eye-opening, and I’m grateful to have played a role in shaping the future of my country.
As a party agent, my role involved monitoring the polling station to ensure the voting process was fair and transparent.
I was also responsible for verifying voter registrations, observing the counting of ballot papers, submitting the pink sheet – the paper where the final results are recorded – and reporting any irregularities to the appropriate authorities.
Throughout the day, I witnessed the democratic process in action.
Citizens from all walks of life came together to exercise their right to vote.
It was inspiring to see the sense of community and civic duty that filled the air.
During the voting process, everything went smoothly, with no major incidents reported.
But a misunderstanding arose during the dismissal phase, as we were leaving after the counting, but fortunately police personnel intervened promptly, ensuring a peaceful resolution.
This experience taught me the importance of active citizenship and the value of contributing to the democratic process.
I’m proud to have cast my own ballot and look forward to continuing to make my voice heard in future elections.
Mayama Opare is a Reporter with Youth Journalism International.
