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Ghana's youthful population is a defining feature of its demographic landscape. Approximately 57% of the population is under the age of 25, with young people constituting close to 62% of the voting population. In the 2020 general elections, of the 17 million registered voters, around 9.4 million were aged between 18 and 35, including over 2.6 million first-time voters. However, first-time voters often face challenges stemming from a lack of understanding of the voting process, which can lead to mistakes at the polls. While there is no comprehensive data linking rejected ballots to this demographic, many experts believe first-time voters are disproportionately responsible for invalid votes. Addressing this issue is crucial, as casting one's first ballot is a significant civic mi...