Senior High School Voter Education
Interactive sessions with students on how to correctly thumbprint ballots, understand party symbols, and avoid common mistakes that lead to rejection.
Joseph Essuman Arthur • Civic Leader & Trade Executive
Civic Education • Trade
Empowering votes, connecting markets.
Joseph Essuman Arthur Reducing rejected ballots & building trade bridges.
Co-Owner and Executive Secretary of the Ballot Education Foundation and De-Na Plus Limited, championing electoral literacy in Ghana while managing import–export operations across China, Holland and beyond.
About
Championing informed voting & inclusive democracy
Joseph combines civic passion, community engagement, and cross-border business to make every vote count—especially for the most marginalized.
As Co-Owner and Executive Secretary of Ballot Education Foundation, Joseph Essuman Arthur is devoted to promoting electoral literacy and significantly reducing rejected ballots in Ghana. Through grassroots voter education, practical workshops, and open conversations, he supports citizens to confidently cast valid votes and understand their role in democratic governance.
Joseph’s work extends into high-level strategic engagement, collaborating closely with stakeholders such as the Electoral Commission of Ghana to advocate for reforms that strengthen electoral integrity. From town halls to senior high schools and even prisons, his message is clear: every vote should be informed, valid, and counting towards the future we want.
In parallel, as Co-Owner and Executive Secretary of De-Na Plus Limited, he manages import and export operations focused on essential products—baby diapers, hospital disposables, and general merchandise—from China, Holland, and other markets. This dual role allows him to connect civic service with sustainable business.
Democratic governance
Electoral reform advocacy
Community outreach
International trade
Strategic partnerships
Leadership
Where strategy meets community impact
From boardrooms to market centers, Joseph leads teams, shapes strategy, and builds partnerships that turn vision into measurable outcomes.
Ballot Education Foundation
Co-Owner & Executive Secretary • Ghana-wide civic education initiative
- Leads outreach programs: voter education workshops, town halls, and community engagements across Ghana.
- Provides strategic direction and oversight of day-to-day operations and projects.
- Collaborates with the Electoral Commission of Ghana to promote electoral reform and reduce rejected ballots.
- Represents the Foundation at national and international conferences, including those on Artificial Intelligence and voting.
- Designs innovative solutions to boost electoral literacy and voter participation.
- Provides support and resources to marginalized groups including prisoners and people with disabilities.
De-Na Plus Limited
Co-Owner & Executive Secretary • Import & export of essential goods
- Oversees import and export operations for baby diapers, hospital disposables, and general merchandise.
- Leads negotiations with suppliers and clients in China, Holland, and other countries.
- Ensures timely delivery of quality products that meet the needs of local markets.
- Builds and maintains strategic business relationships to expand product range and market reach.
- Aligns commercial growth with ethical standards and long-term partnerships.
Impact
From policy tables to the last polling station
Joseph’s achievements span regional outreach, institutional engagement, and international trade partnerships that keep communities at the center.
- Led outreach programs in Volta Region, Hohoe, Central Region, Ekumfi, Komanda, Ajumako and other parts of Ghana—engaging over 10,000 citizens on voting and electoral literacy.
- Organized and directed volunteer teams to conduct voter education in market centers, senior high schools and prisons, promoting inclusivity and accessibility.
- Facilitated a high-level meeting with the Chair of the Electoral Commission of Ghana to discuss strategies for reducing rejected ballots and strengthening electoral reform.
- Contributed to the Foundation’s strategic plan, aligning activities with the goals and objectives of the National Electoral Commission.
- Established successful trade relationships with suppliers and clients in China, Holland and other markets, ensuring consistent supply and quality control.
Civic Engagement Footprint
10,000+ people
Reached through workshops, town halls and targeted voter education campaigns.
Partner Regions
Volta • Central • More
Including Hohoe, Ekumfi, Komanda, Ajumako and additional communities across Ghana.
Global Trade Links
3+ countries
Building long-term supply chains between Ghana, China, Holland and beyond.
Field Work
On the ground with citizens & institutions
See snapshots of Joseph’s voter education work and stakeholder engagements across regions. Feel free to add more pictures to the gallery below.
Market Center Community Outreach
Door-to-door and stall-to-stall engagements explaining why “spoilt ballots” matter, and how every properly cast vote shapes local development.
Voter Education in Prisons
Ensuring incarcerated citizens eligible to vote understand their rights, the process, and how to cast valid ballots without fear or confusion.
Dialogue with Electoral Commission Chair
High-level meeting focused on strengthening policies and programs to reduce rejected ballots nationwide and modernize civic education.
Next Steps
Where Joseph is speaking & negotiating next
From international conferences on Artificial Intelligence to on-the-ground supplier meetings, upcoming engagements expand both civic and commercial impact.
International Conference on AI & Voting
Joseph will present on the role of Artificial Intelligence in reducing rejected ballots and safeguarding electoral integrity—exploring how data, automation and innovation can simplify ballot design, enhance voter education and support election management.
Business Negotiations in China
A focused trip to strengthen existing partnerships and secure new agreements with manufacturers of baby diapers, hospital disposables and related merchandise—expanding De-Na Plus Limited’s product range and ensuring quality supplies for Ghanaian markets.
Partner with Joseph on voter education campaigns, policy dialogues, international research collaborations, or import–export opportunities in essential goods. He is open to speaking invitations, advisory roles and strategic partnerships.