2016 Voter Exhibition Turnout Was 46%
The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has indicated that there was a very low turnout by registered voters to check their names during the exhibition of the voters’ register in 2016. EC Director...
Tag: Elections
CODEO To Review Elections 2016
Among the topics to be discussed at the workshop include the preparatory phase As part of its comprehensive observation and interventions to promote credible and peaceful elections, the Coalition of...
Musicians, Fans Complain of VGMA Voting Rip-Off
The public plays an integral role in the determination of winners for the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA) as they vote for their music stars in various categories and such a venture is not free;...
Ex-Colorado Republican Chairman In Court For Voter Fraud
The former Colorado Republican party chairman, who once said only Democrats commit voter fraud, has appeared in court accused of the same offence. Steven Curtis, 57, allegedly posted his ex-wife's...
Let’s Support the Govt To Succeed
GHANA is acknowledged as a growing democracy and the standard bearer on the African continent. After a decade of military dictatorship, the people endorsed a Constitution in 1992 that guarantees...
Liberalization of Poverty
Introduction Ghana’s political system has since 1992 been dominated by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) following the re-introduction of constitutional...
EC’s Full Report On 2016 Elections Almost Completed
The Electoral Commission has said it has completed its regional and national reviews of the 2016 December Elections. The exercise which is constitutionally mandated will assist the Election...
EU Observer Mission Blames EC For Tension
The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) yesterday blamed the Electoral Commission (EC) for the tension and uncertainty during the collation of the results in the 2016 presidential...
EU To Launch Report On Ghana’s 2016 Elections
The European Union (EU) Election Observer Mission would on Monday, February 27, launch its final report on the 2016 Presidential and Parliamentary elections which was won by the New Patriotic Party....
Keen Contest For Regional Reps On Council of State Today
Elections to the Council of State will be keenly contested at 10 locations across the country today. Two representatives each from the 216 metropolitan, municipal and district assemblies will...
NDC Propagandists Fighting Against My Council of State Bid – E.T Mensah
“An action by the Ga-Dangme Concerned Youth Group (GDCYG) to stand against my bid for a seat at the Council of State is a move by some faceless individuals who want to spoil the beauty of our...
Build Democracies That Address Needs of Citizenry – Mahama
Former President John Mahama has urged African countries to build democracies that are shaped by the will of the people and best address the needs of its citizenry. According to the former President,...
Statement By Kofi Annan On the Situation In Ivory Coast
I am deeply concerned by the military mutinies that have beset Côte d’Ivoire in recent weeks. They are a setback not only for the country’s economic development and reputation, but also for...
Is E-Voting Possible In Ghana?
By: Kwami Ahiabenu An election is an important bedrock for any democracy. As the concept of democracy evolves, new technologies and mechanism are being introduced to ensure effective and efficient...
EC Announces March 11 For Outstanding District Level Elections
The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced Saturday, March 11, 2017, as the new date for the District Level (District Assembly and Unit Committee) elections that was postponed in September 2015. The...
Why the Minority Abstained From Voting On Otiko’s Nomination
The Minority in Parliament have explained that they abstained from voting on Ms Otiko Afisa Djaba’s nomination as Minister-designate for Gender, Children and Social Protection because of the 'bias'...
Speaker Perpetrated ‘crass Illegality’ – MP
The Member of Parliament for Sagnarigu, Alhaji A. B.A Fuseini has accused the speaker of parliament, Mike Oquaye of bias, engaging in “crass illegality” in ruling for the approval of Otiko Djaba...
Election of Council of State Reps Rescheduled To Feb 16
The Electoral Commission (EC), has rescheduled the election of regional representatives to the Council of State. The election was set for Thursday, February 9, but will now come off on Thursday,...
EC Reschedules Council of State Elections To Feb. 16
The Electoral Commission has rescheduled the upcoming Council of State elections from Thursday February 9, 2017 to Thursday, 16th February, 2017. In a letter addressed to the candidates, the EC...
US-Based Ghanaians Sue EC Over ROPAA
Five Ghanaians resident in the United States, have sued the Electoral Commission (EC) at the Supreme Court over the non-implementation of the Representation of the People Amendment Act (ROPAA), Act...