Wages Of Hubris, Intransigence
Yesterday's Special Voting exercise offered Ghanaians an opportunity to put the December 7 preparedness of the Electoral Commission (EC) to the test. The result was an appalling 'fail.' Most security...
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LMVCA Admonishes Polling Agents
With 5 days to the general elections, persons representing the various political parties at polling centers across the country are being called upon to remain resolute in the fight for a free, fair...
Northern Development Forum Advocates Peaceful Elections
A consortium of Non-Governmental Organizations advocating the development agenda of the three regions of the north, known as the Northern Development Forum (NDF), has called for peaceful elections on...
Early Voting Troubles Won’t Recur On December 7
In spite of the numerous challenges which blighted Thursday’s special voting exercise, the main elections scheduled for December 7 will not encounter such difficulties, the Electoral Commission...
New Ballot Boxes To Be Provided For Sunday’s Special Voting Continuation
The Electoral Commission, Ghana (EC) will provide new ballot boxes for the continuation of the Special Voting exercise on Sunday, December 4. As a result, political parties will also provide new...
Voter Populations Per Regions
When Ghanaians go to the polls on December 7, 2016 to elect a President and 275 Parliamentarians, a massive 15,712,499 (fifteen million, seven hundred and twelve thousand, four hundred and...
EC To Deploy New Ballot Boxes For Sunday’s Exercise
The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has said it will use new ballot boxes for Sunday’s extended special voting exercise. The commission said it will also ensure the security and safety of all...
Political Parties Granted Permit To Inspect Ballot Boxes In Police Armory
Representatives of the various political parties have been granted access by the Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana to inspect the ballot boxes used in the Special Voting exercise on Thursday,...
NDC Putting Up
The NPP’s Northern Regional Chairman, Bugri Naabu, has by a Press Conference exposed President Mahama and his overwhelmingly rich brother, Ibrahim Mahama, for bribing him. He narrated how they had...
We Can’t Be Blamed For Missing Names – EC
The Electoral Commission (EC) cannot be blamed for the challenges being faced by voters in finding their names on the special voting list, the deputy communications director of the commission, Yusif...
EC Develops App For Poll Results
The Electoral Commission of Ghana has developed a mobile app that is meant to give Ghanaians real-time access to officially certified results of the 7 December polls. In an 8-point statement issued...
Political Parties, Returning Officers To Inspect BVDs Today
The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has granted permit to agents of all the political parties and Returning Officers to inspect the biometric verification devices (BVDs) that were used in the...
EC Will Deliver Free, Fair Elections
The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Dr Mohammed Ibn Chambas has expressed confidence in the Electoral Commission (EC) to deliver...
Remain Resolute, Vigilant To Ensure Free and Fair Elections
Former Ghanaian president, Jerry John Rawlings has enjoined all Ghanaians to remain resolute and vigilant and ensure that the electoral process is transparent, free and fair. He is also cautioning...
Ghana’s Peace Depends On The Impartiality Of The Security Service
I write to you the security services as a former colleague officer of the Ghana Air Force, conflict analyst, peace advocate and patriot deeply troubled by potential outbreak of violence in the...
Disenfranchisement Of The Security Officers, Na Who Cause Am? Issues Of Human Rights In The Security Services
Chapter 7 of the the 1992 constitution is the REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE under which Article 42 grants every citizen of Ghana who is 18 years of age and above, of sound mind the right to vote and...
New Ballot Boxes To Be Provided For Sunday’s Exercise
The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana says it will provide new ballot boxes for the Special Voting exercise that has been extended to Sunday, December 4, 2016. Just like in any general elections,...
Peace Council Is Fatigued By the Peace Pledges – Rev. Asante
The National Peace Council has called for a more robust electoral system that can win the confidence of political stakeholders. He said the many pro-peace activities, slogans and fanfare have been...
Disturbing Matters Arising
By Dr. Michael J. K. Bokor Friday, December 2, 2016 Folks, the glitches that characterized today's "Special Voting" by personnel of the security services, journalists, and officers of the Electoral...
EC Highlights 8 Measures For Transparency
The Electoral Commission has announced some eight measures aimed at ensuring greater transparency in the upcoming general election in December. The EC announced this at a dialogue with presidential...