Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday in Accra, Mr Appiah asked the EC to follow the Supreme Court Consequential  order not to allow children to vote .In the Abu Ramadan case, the Supreme Court asked the  EC to delete the names of minors in the Voters Register.Mr Appiah said since the interest of children matter  in the December 7 elections, there was the need for the necessary steps to be taken to ensure their welfare.

He said although Ghana Education Service had declared a holiday for school children on Election Day, matters of security for children everywhere in the country should be a concern for all.Mr Appiah explained that  areas that children were supposed to be during the election period  like schools, children’s park, correctional homes and shelters  should be classified as flash points.

The EC, security agencies, political parties and other stakeholders in the elections should facilitate the protection of children.Mr Appiah commended political parties for demonstrating their commitments towards ensuring the non-participatory rights of children in elections in Ghana.“Political parties have demonstrated this commitment as we see minimal use of children in political activities. On this we want to congratulate the political parties for demonstrating their commitment in this regard and do hope  to continue in our collective efforts to protect children in Ghana,” Mr Appiah said.

He advised children to do their parts by staying at home and witness the process of voting while their parents or guardians protect and direct them.Mr Appiah urged the media to join in keeping watch for the safety of children by reporting positively and protectively on children throughout the election period and at all times.